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Definition of skater

skater

/ˈskeɪtər/
skat · er
Plural:skaters
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• noun

1

A person who skates, especially on ice skates, roller skates, or inline skates, either for recreation or as a competitive athlete.

Example

"The figure skater executed a flawless triple axel in the center of the rink."

2

A person who rides a skateboard, or a member of the youth subculture associated with skateboarding.

Example

"Several local skaters gathered at the neighborhood park to practice tricks on the concrete ramps."

3

Any of various predatory aquatic insects of the family Gerridae (commonly known as water striders or pond skaters) that have long slender legs adapted for skimming across the surface film of water.

Example

"A tiny skater darted effortlessly across the calm surface of the garden pond."

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• Rhymes for skater

• Nearby Words

skateboarder
skateboarding
skatepark
skater
skating
sked
skedaddle

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'skate' plus the agentive suffix '-er'; 'skate' was borrowed in the 17th century from Dutch 'schaats' (ice skate), which itself came from Old French 'eschace' meaning a stilt.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skater
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