Zamboni
Noun
UK
/zæmˈbəʊ.ni/
US
/zæmˈboʊ.ni/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A machine that cleans and smooths the ice floor for skating.
Example
"The Zamboni cleaned the ice before the skaters returned."
"Without a Zamboni, the ice surface would stay rough and hard to skate on."
"Everyone watched the Zamboni move slowly around the rink, leaving shiny smooth ice behind."
Explanation
A Zamboni is a machine that cleans and smooths the ice on skating rinks (the place where people skate on ice). It is named after Frank Zamboni, the man who invented it. For example, “The Zamboni cleaned the ice before the hockey game started.” It works by removing the rough ice, collecting snow, and spreading water to make the ice smooth again. People often see Zambonis where people skate or play hockey, and they help keep the surface safe and even for skaters.