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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Fans who had waited 15 years for the Sabres to host a playoff game turned the plaza outside the rink into a party.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 May 2026
George was president of the nonprofit North Hills Amateur Hockey Association when Black Bear in May 2021 bought its teams' home rink.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Where traditional rinks charge a cover, Primrose only charges guests (all ages, all the time) to skate.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The rink will be surrounded by a retro arcade as well, with classic arcade games and machines.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 May 2026
George was president of the nonprofit North Hills Amateur Hockey Association when Black Bear in May 2021 bought its teams' home rink.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Where traditional rinks charge a cover, Primrose only charges guests (all ages, all the time) to skate.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The rink will be surrounded by a retro arcade as well, with classic arcade games and machines.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rink
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“Rink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rink. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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