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 Panthers’ Game 2 is Tuesday night back in the Sunrise rink. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024

Minnesota experienced its warmest December, January and February temperatures on record, canceling major outdoor events due to a lack of lake ice and conditions too warm for ice castles, outdoor ice-skating rinks, ice fishing and ice hockey. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 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