skater

noun

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

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In the late 1970s, it was purchased by Sheila Cluff, a professional figure skater turned aerobics fitness guru, and operated as a wellness retreat known as The Oaks at Ojai until the Thomas fire forced its closure in 2017. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Montreal and Tampa Bay each had all five skaters on the ice sent off at once following a similar postwhistle scrum in the Canadiens-Lightning Game 2 on Tuesday. CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Bess also was an ice skater, whereas a photo on the ice of Truman himself seems to capture him in still life. Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 In the immediate aftermath of Gudas’ hit on Matthews, none of the other four Leafs skaters on the ice retaliated. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 16 Apr. 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/skater. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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