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.
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Fedotov, of course, was literally pulled off of a rink in Russia in 2022 and forced into military service, at one point stationed on an aircraft carrier in Murmansk.
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Curry Village Ice Skating Rink in Yosemite National Park is a wonderful option — established in 1928, this outdoor rink gives skaters stunning views of Half Dome and a crackling fire pit to warm up between sessions.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
In addition to meticulous maintenance of their backyard rink, fierce support of the LGBTQ+ community is among the passions that drives Jon and Jessica Merrill.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
Ice skating at Heavenly Village and Edgewood: For a magical skating experience (think mountain views during the day and twinkling lights at night), check out the outdoor rinks at Heavenly Village and Edgewood.
—Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Curry Village Ice Skating Rink in Yosemite National Park is a wonderful option — established in 1928, this outdoor rink gives skaters stunning views of Half Dome and a crackling fire pit to warm up between sessions.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
In addition to meticulous maintenance of their backyard rink, fierce support of the LGBTQ+ community is among the passions that drives Jon and Jessica Merrill.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
Ice skating at Heavenly Village and Edgewood: For a magical skating experience (think mountain views during the day and twinkling lights at night), check out the outdoor rinks at Heavenly Village and Edgewood.
—Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Rink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rink. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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rink
noun1
: a sheet of ice laid out for curling, ice hockey, or ice-skating
2
: an enclosed place for roller-skating
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