Pronunciation: /rɪŋk/

Definitions of rink

noun a smooth, flat surface, typically of ice, for skating, hockey, or curling

Example Sentences

A1 I went ice skating at the rink with my friends.

A2 The outdoor rink was crowded with families enjoying the winter weather.

B1 The hockey team practiced on the rink every Tuesday and Thursday.

B2 The figure skaters glided gracefully across the smooth ice of the rink.

C1 The maintenance crew resurfaces the rink every night to ensure a perfect skating surface.

C2 The championship game was held at the largest rink in the city, with thousands of spectators in attendance.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 I rink on the ice with my friends.

A2 She rinks gracefully around the roller skating rink.

B1 The hockey players rink across the frozen pond.

B2 They rink competitively in the figure skating competition.

C1 The speed skaters rink at incredible speeds during the race.

C2 He rinks flawlessly in the professional ice dancing show.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 We went to the rink to go ice skating.

A2 The rink was crowded with people practicing their figure skating routines.

B1 The hockey team practiced on the rink every morning before school.

B2 The new rink in town has state-of-the-art facilities for both ice hockey and figure skating.

C1 The Olympic figure skating competition took place on a magnificent rink in front of thousands of spectators.

C2 The rink where the championship game was held had perfect ice conditions and excellent lighting for the event.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 She skated around the rink with ease.

A2 The children played happily on the rink.

B1 The hockey players practiced diligently on the rink.

B2 The figure skaters gracefully glided across the rink.

C1 The ice rink was meticulously maintained for the competition.

C2 The speed skaters raced around the rink at record-breaking speeds.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the rink to go ice skating.

A2 She fell down at the rink while trying to do a jump.

B1 The rink was crowded with people practicing for the competition.

B2 His favorite rink to play hockey in is the one downtown.

C1 The rink's ice was meticulously maintained for the figure skating event.

C2 Having a private rink in his backyard was a dream come true for the professional skater.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to the ice rink with my friends.

A2 She slipped and fell on the rink.

B1 The hockey players practiced on the rink before the game.

B2 The figure skaters glided gracefully across the rink.

C1 The maintenance crew resurfaces the rink every year.

C2 The championship game will be held on the largest rink in the city.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the rink and then to the park.

A2 She wanted to skate at the rink, but it was closed.

B1 The hockey players practiced at the rink, then went for pizza.

B2 After skating at the rink, they decided to grab hot chocolate.

C1 The figure skaters performed beautifully at the rink, yet the judges were unimpressed.

C2 The ice dancers glided gracefully across the rink, however, the audience seemed unresponsive.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Rink! Be careful on the ice.

A2 Rink! Watch out for other skaters.

B1 Rink! Don't forget to wear your helmet.

B2 Rink! Let's take a break and get some hot chocolate.

C1 Rink! The Zamboni is coming out to resurface the ice.

C2 Rink! I can't believe we have the whole place to ourselves.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the rink to go ice skating.

A2 The rink was crowded with people practicing their figure skating routines.

B1 The hockey team practiced on the rink every Tuesday and Thursday.

B2 The rink was resurfaced with fresh ice before the big championship game.

C1 The Olympic rink was meticulously maintained to meet the highest standards for competition.

C2 Skating on the rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City is a magical experience during the holiday season.

Examples of rink in a Sentence

formal The ice rink was meticulously maintained for the figure skating competition.

informal Let's meet at the rink for some ice skating later.

slang I heard there's a sick new skate park rink downtown.

figurative The political landscape was like a slippery rink, full of hidden dangers.

Grammatical Forms of rink

past tense

rinked

plural

rinks

comparative

rinkier

superlative

rinkiest

present tense

rink

future tense

will rink

perfect tense

have rinked

continuous tense

is rinking

singular

rink

positive degree

rink

infinitive

to rink

gerund

rinking

participle

rinked

Origin and Evolution of rink

First Known Use: 0018 year
Language of Origin: Scottish dialect
Story behind the word: The word 'rink' originated from the Scottish dialect, where it referred to a course or path.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rink' came to specifically refer to a smooth, flat surface for skating or playing sports such as roller skating, ice skating, or roller hockey.