roller hockey

American

noun

a game similar to ice hockey played on roller skates.

Etymology

Origin of roller hockey

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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After two years of dating Marty, a cute roller hockey player with an unwavering moral compass, I knew I wanted to have a child with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

With roller hockey being more accessible and popular in Kenya, many newer members were scouted when wearing skates with wheels on them rather than blades.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

Smith, who can skate a little and played mostly roller hockey, isn’t worried about that.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

And the people who use the these things to play basketball or tennis or roller hockey are very upset because they were used to playing basketball after school and now they can’t.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2023

Oshie grew up in Everett, Wash., playing a long list of sports: roller hockey, ice hockey, basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2021

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