skater

noun

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

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Former Olympic gold medalists will also be in the delegation, including hockey player sisters Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando, speedskater Apolo Ohno and figure skater Evan Lysacek. Michelle L. Price The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026 Bell remembered during the Stars on Ice tour in 2022 when the skaters rolled into a new city, tired, groggy and sore from the long bus ride, Liu, dressed in a baggy hoodie and billowing sweatpants, could go on the ice and throw perfect jumps without warning. Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Finland completed an early-afternoon practice session with just eight skaters and two goalies. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026 On the panel were former 49er Jesse Sapolu, Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase. Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 5 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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