skater

noun

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

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That’s among the best of any Canadian skater in the NHL during that time. Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Those winners are Bachelor Nation alums Hannah Brown, Nick Viall, and Tyler Cameron, former soccer star Carli Lloyd, and Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Walman, who has missed three straight games, leads all San Jose defensemen with 25 points in 32 games and leads all skaters in average time on ice (22:50). Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 Last year’s Punk in the Park included headlining sets by Pennywise and Descendents and the Vans Vert Ramp, which featured pro skaters and BMX riders. Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 23 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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