Main Entry:

rink

Pronunciation:

\ˈriŋk\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

1787

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-skating2: an alley for lawn bowling3: a team in bowls or curling