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Added 9 October 2026

rollerblade

/ˈɹoʊlɚˌbleɪd/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about rollerblade at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

(trademark) an in-line skate.

verb

Travel on shoes with a single line of rubber wheels attached to their soles.
you'd better wear a helmet and knee protectors when you Rollerblade!

Origin

From Rollerblade, a trademark for a brand of inline skates, from roller + blade.

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