Pronunciation: /skeɪt/

Definitions of skate

noun the act of skating

Example Sentences

A1 I like to skate on the ice in the winter.

A2 She bought a new pair of skates for the upcoming hockey season.

B1 The skate park is a popular spot for teenagers to hang out and practice tricks.

B2 He was a professional figure skater before he retired.

C1 The speed skater glided effortlessly across the ice, breaking a new record.

C2 The skateboarding competition drew in participants from all over the world to showcase their skills.

verb to glide or move along on skates

Example Sentences

A1 I skate on the ice in the winter.

A2 She learned how to skate when she was a child.

B1 We like to skate at the local rink on weekends.

B2 He can skate backwards and do tricks on the skateboard.

C1 Skating is a great way to stay active and have fun.

C2 The professional skater performed a breathtaking routine on the ice.

Examples of skate in a Sentence

formal He enjoyed the graceful movements of figure skaters at the ice rink.

informal Let's go skate at the park this weekend!

slang I can't wait to shred the gnar at the skate park!

figurative She carefully navigated the delicate situation like a skilled skater on thin ice.

Grammatical Forms of skate

past tense

skated

plural

skates

comparative

more skate

superlative

most skate

present tense

skate

future tense

will skate

perfect tense

have skated

continuous tense

is skating

singular

skate

positive degree

skate

infinitive

to skate

gerund

skating

participle

skating

Origin and Evolution of skate

First Known Use: 1769 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'skate' originated from the Old Norse word 'skata' which referred to a type of fish known for its gliding motion through water.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'skate' transitioned from describing a type of fish to referring to the act of gliding on ice or other surfaces using a flat blade or wheels attached to footwear.