ice skate

¹

noun

1. a shoe fitted with a metal blade for skating skate on ice.
2. skate ¹( def 3 ).

ice-skate

²

[ ahys-skeyt ]

verb (used without object)

, ice-skat·ed, ice-skat·ing.

1. to skate on ice.

ice skate

noun

1. a boot having a steel blade fitted to the sole to enable the wearer to glide swiftly over ice
2. the steel blade on such a boot or shoe

verb

1. intr to glide swiftly over ice on ice skates

Derived Forms

• ˈice-ˌskater, noun

Other Words From

• ice skater noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice skate¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Origin of ice skate²

First recorded in 1945–50; v. use of ice skate

Example Sentences

Not only does the hotel’s full-service restaurant host special holiday dinners on Christmas and New Year’s Eves, but guests are also welcome to free ice skate rentals at the property’s adjacent rink.

From Outside Online

Pieces of bacon and slivers of broccoli, onions, and peppers float around on this thing like they are on ice skates—it’s beautiful to watch.

From The Daily Beast

Here are the best ice skates we’ve found in terms of affordability.

From Popular-Science

In general, the best ice skates will provide ample ankle support, have the ability to mold and “give” around your foot through repeated use, and provide a sense of stability.

From Popular-Science

Finding the best ice skates is similar to shopping for any kind of specialized sports equipment.

From Popular-Science

Related Words

• glide