Synonyms for

Rink

Verb / rɪŋk / Another word for rink — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a smooth, flat surface, typically of ice, used for skating on

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Informal

Literary

Antonyms

Common collocations

  • ice rink
  • roller rink
  • skating rink
  • hockey rink
  • curling rink
  • ice skating rink
  • roller skating rink

Word family

noun rink
verb rink

Usage note

A 'rink' most commonly refers to an area for ice skating or roller skating. While it can sometimes refer to other enclosed areas for sports, this is less common.

Example sentences

  1. We went to the ice rink to play hockey with our friends.
  2. I fell down on the rink and hurt my knee.
  3. The figure skater glided gracefully across the rink.
  4. The ice on the rink was too thin for us to skate.
  5. The city built a new ice rink for everyone to enjoy.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of skates on a freshly flooded rink.
  • The ice rink is a place where magic happens.
  • The rink is where dreams are made and broken.

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