figure skater
1 of 1noun/ˈfɪgjər skeɪtər/
Forms:figure skaters
1
an athlete who performs graceful movements on ice using skates
A figure skater is a person who performs on ice wearing skates, showcasing a combination of artistic and athletic skills. Figure skaters execute routines that include jumps, spins, footwork, and dance-like movements, all choreographed to music. The sport emphasizes precision, grace, and creativity, requiring a high level of strength, balance, and flexibility. Figure skaters compete individually, in pairs, or in groups, and their performances are judged based on technical difficulty, execution, and artistic presentation.
- The figure skater executed a flawless triple axel during her routine.
- He has been training as a figure skater since he was a child.
- The figure skater glided effortlessly across the ice.
- She won the gold medal as a figure skater at the Winter Olympics.
- A figure skater needs strength, flexibility, and precise timing to excel.