rink
/riɳk/
Definition
- Noun:
- A building or area containing a surface for ice skating or roller skating: A "rink" is a specifically prepared flat surface, often enclosed within a building, designed for the sports of ice skating or roller skating.
Usage
- The word "rink" is used to refer to the physical location where skating activities take place. It typically implies a managed or constructed facility rather than a natural frozen body of water.
- It is commonly preceded by a modifier specifying the type: , , .
Examples
- Noun:
- The children were excited to go to the ice rink for the first time.
- They built a new roller rink in the community center.
- The hockey team practices at the rink every evening.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on the rink": to be actively skating or present at the skating facility.
- She spends most of her winter weekends on the rink.
- "rink side": the area immediately adjacent to the skating surface.
- We watched the game from the rink side.
Variants and Related Words
- Ice rink (n): A rink with a frozen surface for ice skating or ice hockey.
- Roller rink (n): A rink with a hard, smooth surface for roller skating.
- Skating rink (n): A general term for any rink designed for skating.
- Rink rat (n, informal): A person, often a young enthusiast, who spends excessive time at a hockey rink.
Synonyms
- Skating arena: A large building housing a rink, often for public events or sports.
- Skating facility: A formal term for a place equipped for skating.
Related Phrases
- Home rink: The rink where a team typically plays its games or where a skater regularly trains.
- The team has a strong record at their home rink.
Noun
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building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
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