ice skate

¹ American  

noun

1. a shoe fitted with a metal blade for skating skate on ice.

2. skate.

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ice-skate ² American  

[ahys-skeyt] / ˈaɪsˌskeɪt /

verb (used without object)

ice-skated, ice-skating

1. to skate on ice.

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ice skate British  

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

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verb

1. (intr) to glide swiftly over ice on ice skates

Other Word Forms

• ice skater noun
• ice-skater noun

Etymology

Origin of ice skate¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Origin of ice-skate¹

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

Example Sentences

The team is tasked with ensuring the surface is optimal for the athletes to compete on in sports such as curling, ice skating and ice hockey.

From BBC

The youngest fell through first after trying to "ice skate" on the layer of ice on the water, Hangaman said, adding that the two older boys then jumped in after him.

From BBC

Others have enjoyed their snow day by getting out the sleds or ice skates.

From BBC

Torvill and Dean, who won Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo and clinched multiple world and European titles, were knighted for their contribution to ice skating.

From Barron's

The 23-year-old has since represented Great Britain in international ice skating, saying the sport has "changed his life".

From BBC

Related Words

• glide