roller skate

¹ American  

noun

1. a form of skate with four wheels or rollers instead of a runner, for use on a sidewalk or other surface offering traction.

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roller-skate ² American  

[roh-ler-skeyt] / ˈroʊ lərˌskeɪt /

Or rollerskate

verb (used without object)

roller-skated, roller-skating

1. to glide about by means of roller skates.

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roller skate British  

noun

1. a boot or shoe with four small wheels attached that enable the wearer to glide swiftly over a floor or other surface

2. a device having clamps or straps for attaching such wheels to a boot or shoe

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verb

1. (intr) to move on roller skates

Other Word Forms

• roller skater noun
• rollerskater noun

Etymology

Origin of roller skate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Origin of roller-skate¹

First recorded in 1870–75; v. use of roller skate

Example Sentences

For “Don’t You Worry Baby” he was joined by a female dancer on roller skates; for “Noid,” a couple of guys with cameras helped him act out his unhappy thoughts on paparazzi.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone would descend with matching jackets and go roller skating.

From Los Angeles Times

Videos and photos posted by people who attended showed servers on roller skates and the humanoid robot dubbed Optimus scooping popcorn.

From Los Angeles Times

In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, hiking, roller skating and thrifting.

From Los Angeles Times

In L.A., roller skating for Black skaters is more than just rolling in circles around a rink.

From Los Angeles Times