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rollerblading

[ ˈroʊlərˌbleɪdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

sport

The activity or sport of moving on rollerblades.

Synonyms

inline skating, roller skating.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rollerblading	This term is often used when referring to skating with inline skates that have a single line of wheels. It gained popularity due to the brand 'Rollerblade', and is commonly used in casual conversations. We went rollerblading in the park yesterday. Jane loves rollerblading around the neighborhood.
inline skating	This is a more technical term for rollerblading, often used in sports settings or when discussing the activity in a more formal or precise manner. Inline skating is a great workout for your legs and core. He participated in an inline skating race last weekend.
roller skating	This term refers to skating with traditional roller skates that have two pairs of wheels (one pair in the front and one in the back). It's commonly used when talking about retro or classic forms of skating, or at roller rinks. The kids had a blast roller skating at the birthday party. She enjoys roller skating at the local rink every Saturday.

Word

Description / Examples

rollerblading

This term is often used when referring to skating with inline skates that have a single line of wheels. It gained popularity due to the brand 'Rollerblade', and is commonly used in casual conversations.

We went rollerblading in the park yesterday.
Jane loves rollerblading around the neighborhood.

inline skating

This is a more technical term for rollerblading, often used in sports settings or when discussing the activity in a more formal or precise manner.

Inline skating is a great workout for your legs and core.
He participated in an inline skating race last weekend.

roller skating

This term refers to skating with traditional roller skates that have two pairs of wheels (one pair in the front and one in the back). It's commonly used when talking about retro or classic forms of skating, or at roller rinks.

The kids had a blast roller skating at the birthday party.
She enjoys roller skating at the local rink every Saturday.

Examples of usage

I enjoy rollerblading in the park on weekends.
She has been practicing rollerblading for years.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

action

The act of moving on rollerblades.

Synonyms

inline skate, roller skate.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rollerblading	Refers to the activity of skating on inline skates, often used when talking about exercise or recreational activities. She enjoys rollerblading in the park every weekend Rollerblading is a great way to stay fit and have fun

Word

Description / Examples

rollerblading

Refers to the activity of skating on inline skates, often used when talking about exercise or recreational activities.

She enjoys rollerblading in the park every weekend
Rollerblading is a great way to stay fit and have fun

Examples of usage

I saw him rollerblading down the street.
She likes to rollerblade in the skate park.

Translations

Translations of the word "rollerblading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patinação em linha

🇮🇳 रोलरब्लेडिंग

🇩🇪 Inlineskaten

🇮🇩 bersepatu roda in-line

🇺🇦 катання на роликових ковзанах

🇵🇱 jazda na rolkach

🇯🇵 ローラーブレード

🇫🇷 roller

🇪🇸 patinaje en línea

🇹🇷 paten kayma

🇰🇷 인라인 스케이트

🇸🇦 التزلج بالعجلات

🇨🇿 jízda na kolečkových bruslích

🇸🇰 jazda na kolieskových korčuliach

🇨🇳 轮滑

🇸🇮 rolanje

🇮🇸 rúlluskautar

🇰🇿 роликпен сырғанау

🇬🇪 როლიკებით სრიალი

🇦🇿 rolik sürmə

🇲🇽 patinaje en línea

Etymology

The term 'rollerblading' originated from the brand name 'Rollerblade', which is a type of inline skate. The sport gained popularity in the 1980s and became a common recreational activity. Rollerblading combines elements of ice skating and traditional roller skating, providing a fun and fast way to move around. It is often enjoyed in parks, skate parks, and urban areas.