ring
A square area surrounded by ropes where sports like boxing or wrestling take place. It is the designated space where the athletes compete against each other during a match.
Examples
3 of 5The two fighters met in the center of the ring.
The two fighters met in the center of the ring.
Official regulations state that the boxing ring must be between 16 and 24 feet square.
Official regulations state that the boxing ring must be between 16 and 24 feet square.
He's finally getting back into the ring after his injury.
He's finally getting back into the ring after his injury.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ring' of a bell at the start of a boxing match in the square 'ring'.
Quick Quiz
The referee called the two boxers to the middle of the ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ring
Examples
The two fighters met in the center of the ring.
everydayThe two fighters met in the center of the ring.
Official regulations state that the boxing ring must be between 16 and 24 feet square.
formalOfficial regulations state that the boxing ring must be between 16 and 24 feet square.
He's finally getting back into the ring after his injury.
informalHe's finally getting back into the ring after his injury.
The structural integrity of the wrestling ring is checked before every televised event.
academicThe structural integrity of the wrestling ring is checked before every televised event.
Our brand logo will be prominently displayed on the floor of the ring during the championship.
businessOur brand logo will be prominently displayed on the floor of the ring during the championship.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
throw your hat in the ring
to announce that you are going to compete for something
ring-side seat
a position very close to where something is happening
run rings around someone
to be much better or faster than someone else
Often Confused With
A rink is an area with ice for skating; a ring is an area with ropes for boxing.
A link is a connection or part of a chain, not a sports area.
Usage Notes
When used in sports, 'ring' almost always refers to boxing or wrestling. Even though it is called a 'ring,' it is usually square in shape.
Common Mistakes
Learners often think a boxing ring must be circular because of the word 'ring', but it is actually square.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ring' of a bell at the start of a boxing match in the square 'ring'.
Word Origin
From the Old English 'hring', which referred to a circular group of people watching a performance.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American and British culture, 'stepping into the ring' is a common metaphor for facing a difficult challenge or entering a conflict.
Quick Quiz
The referee called the two boxers to the middle of the ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ring
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