Definition

A person who rides on a skateboard or glides on ice skates.

Example

The skater performed an impressive trick at the skate park.

Conversation

Did you see that new skater at the park yesterday?

Yeah, they were really impressive!

I wonder how long they’ve been skating.

Probably for years, they looked like a pro!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skater → The word is formed from "skate" (from Middle Dutch *schāten*, meaning to glide or move smoothly) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A skater is a person who glides or moves smoothly on skates.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'glides' on skates — that's what a skater does.

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