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skater

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈskeɪtɝ// UK //skˈeɪtɐ// skater Slang

n. a person who rides a skateboard or wears ice skates. You often use this to talk about people who hang out at skate parks.

n. a person who performs the activity of skating, specifically on a skateboard, ice skates, or roller skates.


SIMPLE

The skater performed a difficult trick at the park.

CONTEXTUAL

Local skaters gathered at the concrete bowl to practice their jumps before the sun went down.

Origin

From skate + -er.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'skater dress' or 'skater shoes'.

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