ice-skate

1 of 2

verb

ice-skated; ice-skating; ice-skates

intransitive verb

: to skate on ice
ice-skater noun

ice skate

2 of 2

noun

: a shoe with a metal runner attached for ice-skating

Examples of ice-skate in a Sentence

Noun a pair of ice skates
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The venue is actually a real ice-skating rink in Reykjavik called Skautahöllin í Laugardal in Laugardalur Valley, an area to the east of the city known as a popular hub for outdoorsy recreational activities. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2024 Once you’re appropriately layered up, be sure to also check out Domaine de la Forêt Perdue, a maze of ice-skating trails through a wooded park just outside Downtown. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Noun
Others film elaborate announcement videos — including on ice skates. Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 10 May 2024 Zip lining costs $15, ice skate rentals are $5, and carnival rides require purchasing a ticket. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice-skate 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1914, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice-skate was in 1786

Dictionary Entries Near ice-skate

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Cite this Entry

“Ice-skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice-skate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice-skate

1 of 2 verb
ˈī(s)-ˌskāt
: to skate on ice
ice-skater noun

ice skate

2 of 2 noun
: a shoe with a usually metal blade attached to the sole for ice-skating

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