A rink is a place with a smoothhaving an even, flat texture with no rough bumps or edges surfacethe top layer or outside area of something for skating, usually indoors. It is most often used for ice skating, but it can also be used for rollerrelating to skating on wheels instead of blades skating.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /rɪŋk/
Easy pronunciation: RINK (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so the single syllable is stressed.
Noun meaning a place for ice skating or roller skating.
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Rink Meaning
a place where people go to skate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a building or other place that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
Example: We met at the rink after school to go skating.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- skating rink — The direct synonym for this sense.
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Rink Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- skating rink
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Common Mistakes
- Using rink to mean the skating surface itself in all contexts; it usually refers to the place or facility.
- Confusing rink with related skating words like arena, track, or court, which are not the same thing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rink mean in simple English?
A rink is a place where people skate, usually on ice.
What is a rink synonym?
A common synonym is skating rink.
Is rink only for ice skating?
No. It can also refer to a place used for roller skating, though ice skating is the most common use.
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