Skater

/ˈskeɪtɚ/ noun

Definition

A person who moves on ice or ground using skates, or someone who rides a skateboard.

Etymology

From 'skate,' derived from Dutch 'schaats.' The word originally referred to ice skating and later expanded to include skateboarding in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Skateboarding culture, born in 1970s California when surfers wanted to 'skate' on land, has evolved into an Olympic sport as of 2020—showing how youth subcultures can transform into mainstream legitimate athletic competition!

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