Rollerblades

Definition

A trademarked brand name for inline skates—wheeled boots with wheels arranged in a single line—though the term is often used generically to refer to any inline skates.

Example Usage

She laced up her Rollerblades and headed to the park for an afternoon skate.

Origin

The Rollerblade brand was introduced in 1980 by brothers Scott and Brennan Olson; the name derives from 'roller' + 'blade'.

Fun Fact

Rollerblades revolutionized wheeled footwear in the 1980s and 90s, nearly replacing traditional roller skates in mainstream popularity.

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