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Rollerblade

Rollerblade

1 3.6
A brand name for inline skates with wheels in a single line
  • proper noun
  • /ˈroʊlərˌbleɪd/
translation icon : Rollerblade
  • Last call for the Rollerblade race is about to begin, so get ready to race fast!

Examples

  • Besides, courses like Rollerblade Technology (which fulfilled the science requirement) were always packed with satisfied students.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Last call for the Rollerblade race.

    Exit to Eden (1994)

  • My friends, your friends, we all love the hottest trail Rollerblade Rollerblade Barbie.

  • NY Premises Liability Rollerblade Accident Allowed to Go to Trial

    Blog text (22)

  • Good thing your daddy got you some training wheels... so you don't have to Rollerblade over here for your fucking sister's habit, huh?

    Death Sentence (2007)

  • She always wears her Rollerblade skates when skating through the park with her friends.

  • My brother enjoys zooming around the neighborhood on his new pair of Rollerblade skates.

Synonyms

in-line skate
vsRollerblade
1 3.2

A boot with a single line of small wheels used for skating on smooth surfaces

is the brand name for that same boot style

Surface Forms

Rollerblade main

Morphology

Rollerblade = roller + blade (semi-transparent) = roller + blade

As a brand name the surface components are visible, but knowing them does not by itself convey the proper noun identity or trademark status.

Etymology

Rollerblade was created as a brand name by joining roller ('to roll') and blade ('thin edge') because the wheels lined up in a single row look like an ice skate blade. The name is still the company's brand for its in-line skates.