rink

noun

ˈriŋk 

plural rinks

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

: a lane for lawn bowling

3

: a team of players in curling or lawn bowling

Examples of rink in a Sentence

The hockey team is practicing at the rink.

Recent Examples on the Web

The pair try their best to ice skate, before eventually settling into a cozy couch in the middle of the rink for a more relaxing experience. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024

On Thursday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, some of the biggest stars in sports came together to celebrate their accomplishments both on and off the field (or the court, waves, track, rink, green and mat) at the 2024 ESPY Awards. —Ben Trivett, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024

Stunning stat: The Jones Center is home to the only ice rink in Arkansas and the next closest rinks available for league games are in Tulsa or Kansas City. —Worth Sparkman, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024

Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Creating a Roller Skating Dance Competition TV Show — Here's Why The setting abruptly changes to reveal the colorful rink where each team will perform and compete. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 30 Sep. 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