skater

noun

skat·​er ˈskā-tər How to pronounce skater (audio)
1
: one that skates
2

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The indicators The first point of fact is that Henrique is an above-average NHL skater, according to NHL Edge. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 Since then, Glenn went on to win the ISU Grand Prix Final as the first U.S. female figure skater in 14 years, in Grenoble, France. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 The 2025 tour announcement comes with a corresponding video by noted Kraftwerk fan Tony Hawk, with the clip showing the skater and three pals doing skate tricks while dressed in the de facto Kraftwerk uniform of a crisp shirt and tie. Katie Bain, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024 Figure skaters present three shows at South Suburban Sports Complex and Family Sports Center. Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skater 

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of skater was in 1700

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“Skater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skater. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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