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skater Synonyms
Another word for skater
Choosing another word for skater depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who skates, especially on ice skates, roller skates, or inline skates, either for recreation or as a competitive athlete.
Usage Example
"The figure ice skater executed a flawless triple axel in the center of the rink."
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ice skater
roller skater
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inline skater
rollerblader
• noun (Context 2)
A person who rides a skateboard, or a member of the youth subculture associated with skateboarding.
Usage Example
"Several local skaters gathered at the neighborhood park to practice tricks on the concrete ramps."
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skateboarder
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skate rat
thrasher
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"A tiny water strider darted effortlessly across the calm surface of the garden pond."
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water strider
pond skater
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water skeeter
water bug
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skater. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skater