Rink

usgb/rɪŋk/
noun

An area where people can do sports that involve ice, like ice hockey or ice skating.

We spent the day at the ice rink learning how to skate.
Visual representation of "rink" - An area where people can do sports that involve ice, like ice hockey or ice skating.

Often appears as...

  • ice rink
  • skating rink
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Sports Venue

Used to describe a specialized area for ice sports, not just casual skating.

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The hockey rink was packed during the championship game.
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Not Always Ice

'Rink' often implies ice but can refer to roller skating areas too.

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The roller rink was hosting a disco night on Saturday.
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Size Variations

Rinks can be different sizes; Olympic rinks are larger than standard ones.

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The new rink is Olympic-sized, so there's more room to skate!
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