skater

noun

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

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Law enforcement could issue tickets — with a fine to-be-determined by the California Judicial Council — to any motorist, cyclist, skateboarder, scooter rider or roller skater who violates the limit. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Poehler also personally vouched for Thompson’s skating prowess, calling him one of the best ice skaters in her friend group. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 In the free skate, Liu posted her best score of the season, just missing her personal best, to move into the top spot with two skaters to go. — Zack Pierce, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Ice Princess follows Casey (Trachtenberg), a brainy high school student, who gives up her path to Harvard to pursue her dream of becoming a professional figure skater. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 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 Sep. 2026.

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