Definition

A person who does not participate in skating activities.

Example

At the skate park, there were many skaters and a few nonskaters watching.

Conversation

I saw a group of skaters at the park today, and it was amazing to watch.

That's cool! Sometimes it feels like being a nonskater makes you miss out on the fun.

Yeah, I wish I could join them, but I'm just a nonskater for now.

No worries! You can always learn and try it out later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonskater → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "skater" (from the verb "skate", which comes from Middle Dutch "schaatsen", meaning to glide on ice). The word "nonskater" refers to someone who does not skate or is not a skater.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'skater' as someone who glides on ice — so a nonskater is simply someone who does not glide on ice.

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