Rink

/rɪŋk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A level area of ice for ice skating or ice hockey.

The local rink opens every winter, attracting many skaters.

A surface or area for skating, including ice rinks and roller rinks.

We decided to go to the roller rink for a fun night out.

A designated area for playing a particular sport, such as a rink used for curling.

The curling rink was packed with spectators eager to watch the championship match.

Origin uncertain; possibly from Middle Dutch 'rinke' meaning a circle or ring.

ice rink

A rink where ice skating is practiced.

roller rink

A rink dedicated to roller skating.

hockey rink

A rink specifically designed for playing ice hockey.

skate

A shoe with a blade or wheels attached for skating.

hockey

A team sport played on ice or on a field, using sticks and a puck.

To skate around

We were just rinkin' it around the ice last night.