Skateboarder: meaning, definitions and examples

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skateboarder

 

[ ˈskeɪtˌbɔːrdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme sports

A person who rides on a skateboard, performing tricks and stunts.

Synonyms

boarding enthusiast, skater

Examples of usage

  • He's a talented skateboarder and can do amazing tricks.
  • The skateboarder landed a perfect kickflip.
Context #2 | Noun

sports competitions

An athlete who competes in skateboarding events, showcasing their skill and creativity.

Synonyms

skateboard athlete, skateboarding competitor

Examples of usage

  • The young skateboarder won the national championship.
  • She is a professional skateboarder sponsored by a major brand.

Translations

Translations of the word "skateboarder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 skatista

🇮🇳 स्केटबोर्डर

🇩🇪 Skateboarder

🇮🇩 pemain skateboard

🇺🇦 скейтбордист

🇵🇱 skateboardzista

🇯🇵 スケートボーダー

🇫🇷 skateur

🇪🇸 skateboarder

🇹🇷 kaykaycı

🇰🇷 스케이트보더

🇸🇦 متزلج على اللوح

🇨🇿 skejťák

🇸🇰 skejťák

🇨🇳 滑板手

🇸🇮 rolkar

🇮🇸 hjólabrettamaður

🇰🇿 скейтбордист

🇬🇪 სკეიტბორდისტი

🇦🇿 skateboardçu

🇲🇽 patinador

Etymology

The term 'skateboarder' originated in the 1960s during the rise of skateboarding as a popular recreational activity. Initially, skateboarding was seen as a simple pastime, but with the evolution of tricks and maneuvers, skateboarders began to be recognized as athletes and artists. Today, skateboarding has become a global phenomenon with professional skateboarders gaining recognition for their skills and contributions to the sport.