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-skating
2 : an alley for lawn bowling
3 : a team in bowls or curling