rink

noun

ˈriŋk 

1

a

: a smooth extent of ice marked off for curling or ice hockey

b

: a surface of ice for ice-skating

also : a building containing such a rink

c

: an enclosure for roller-skating

2

: an alley for lawn bowling

3

: a team in bowls or curling

Examples of rink in a Sentence

The hockey team is practicing at the rink.

Recent Examples on the Web

The rink can accommodate up to eight people at the same time. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Out on parole, he is tasked with coaching a fledgling youth hockey team at an inner-city Detroit rink that is in danger of being shut down to line the pockets of some local politicians. —Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2024

Navarro, Pete, and Liz reconvene at the rink, where the block of ice has thawed sufficiently to reveal Raymond Clark’s body isn’t among the dead scientists. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2024

Those 16 dogs will be the canines in the rink competing for Stanley Pup glory. —Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) rinc area in which a contest takes place, from Anglo-French renc row, lists — more at rank entry 1

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rink

• ice rink
• roller rink
• skating rink

Kids Definition

rink

noun

ˈriŋk 

1

: a sheet of ice laid out for curling, ice hockey, or ice-skating

2

: an enclosed place for roller-skating