Synonyms for

Skater

Verb / ˈskeɪtɜ: / Another word for skater — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who skates, especially one who skateboards or roller-skates as a hobby or sport.

Synonyms & similar words

rollerblader boarder roller-skater roller skateboarder snowboarder surfer windsurfer kitesurfer biker snowmobiler sailor yachtsman

Synonyms by register

Formal

ice dancer figure skater speed skater roller skater

Informal

shredder cruiser ripper

Literary

ice sprite figure of grace

Antonyms

walker runner pedestrian non-skater ground-dweller

Common collocations

  • ice skater
  • roller skater
  • skater dress
  • skater shoes
  • skater punk
  • professional skater
  • amateur skater
  • figure skater

Word family

noun skater
verb skate

Usage note

While 'skater' can refer to someone on roller skates, it most commonly refers to someone on ice skates, especially in the context of sports like figure skating or hockey.

Example sentences

  1. The skater glided gracefully across the ice.
  2. The skater fell down and scraped their knee.
  3. My friend is a talented skateboarder and loves being a skater.
  4. The skater performed a daring trick on the halfpipe.
  5. The skater won a gold medal in the competition.

Quotes

  • I'm a skater. I like to skate all day, every day.
  • I love being a skater because it helps me express myself.
  • Skating is my passion and I can't imagine my life without it.

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