skater

[skey-ter]

noun

1. a person who skates. skate.

2. water strider.

ˈskater

/ ˈskeɪtə /

noun

1. a person who skates

2. same as skateboarder See skateboarder

3. informal,  a young person who typically wears baggy clothes and spends a lot of time skateboarding

4. See pond-skater

Word History and Origins

Origin of skater¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; skate ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

French skater Adam Siao Him Fa took the lead at the Finlandia Trophy, the final stop on the ISU figure skating Grand Prix circuit, after Friday's opening short programme in Helsinki.

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A former Team GB roller derby skater says the cost of sports bras is discouraging younger females taking part in physical activity.

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In the film, DiCaprio’s Bob refers to the skaters as such.

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British skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won gold at the NHK trophy figure skating event in Osaka - their 10th Grand Prix medal.

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Heavenly Village posted about the encounter on Facebook, garnering thousands of likes for the fuzzy skater.

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