often attributive
1
a
: frozen water
b
: a sheet or stretch of ice
2
: a substance resembling ice
especially
: the solid state of a substance usually found as a gas or liquid
ammonia ice in the rings of Saturn
3
: a state of coldness (as from formality or reserve)
4
a
: a frozen dessert containing a flavoring (such as fruit juice)
especially
: one containing no milk or cream
b
British
: a serving of ice cream
6
: an undercover premium paid to a theater employee for choice theater tickets
7
iced; icing
1
a
: to coat with or convert into ice
b
: to chill with ice
c
: to supply with ice
2
: to cover with or as if with icing
3
: to put on ice
4
: secure sense 1b
made two free throws … to ice the win—
Jack McCallum
Jack McCallum5
: to shoot (an ice hockey puck) the length of the rink and beyond the opponents' goal line
6
slang
: kill sense 1a
1
: to become ice-cold
2
a
: to become covered with ice
—often used with up or over
b
: to have ice form inside
əs
: act
service
: quality
justice
: condition
cowardice
Iceland
1
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
In March 2003, the Homeland Security Act set into motion what would be the single-largest government reorganization since the creation of the Department of Defense. One of the agencies in the new Department of Homeland Security was the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now known as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE.—www.ice.gov/history
www.ice.gov/history2
in case of emergency
Enter an ICE (in case of emergency) listing in the address book of your cell phone. Place the ICE acronym next to a person who can assist emergency workers if any important medical decisions need to be made.—Andrew Weil
Andrew Weil3
internal combustion engine
4
International Cultural Exchange
Synonyms
Examples of ice in a Sentence
Noun
The steps were coated with ice.
Ice formed on the car's windows.
The ice melted quickly in the hot sun.
She skated out onto the ice.
He almost fell through a hole in the ice.
Fill the glass with ice.
He gave her some ice for her birthday.
Verb
Ice the glasses before you fill them.
with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs
Recent Examples on the WebAri Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
But this iteration is clearly better, the best Florida has ever put on ice, led by the arrival of general manager Bill Zito, the hiring of coach Paul Maurice and the trade for Matthew Tkachuk.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
The flight was part of Operation IceBridge, which aimed to continue collecting data on polar ice while NASA was switching satellites.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Some people accomplish this by placing a single ice cube and a damp paper towel over a plate or bowl of rice before microwaving it for a minute or two.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
This 15-year-old bourbon was somehow still very drinkable, although a little bit of water or a large ice cube is a good way to go while still revealing deep notes of oak, spice, vanilla, and dark stone fruit.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Read on to see other favorites to shop for less, including a best-selling cast iron skillet and a countertop ice cube maker.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
One joke, for instance, comes from an IF who is an ice cube.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
If the flavors get your seal of approval, try freezing them in ice cubes for the prettiest cocktails around or incorporate them into one of our showy recipes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Hot Honey Crunch, made with crunchy honeycomb and sweet icing pieces combined with a bit of heat.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Einbinder is more than happy to give a review of the Doan’s Bakery confection: a coconut cake featuring chunks of white chocolate, iced with cream cheese frosting and topped with shredded coconut.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
In one photo, Huntington-Whiteley, a mom of two, could be seen blowing out the candle on her cake, which featured a vintage white icing design complete with shining pearls.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Do not restrict blood flow by applying a tourniquet or icing the wound.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
Sam’s Club: This is a solid birthday cake, dense crumb with a nice vanilla flavor, fluffy cloud-like icing on the sweet side.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
During winter months, most of the adjacent Empire State Plaza is also walled off with temporary barricades to keep people from slipping and getting hurt on the icy plaza — even though there has hardly been any snow or ice this winter.
—Jay Root, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Now kitchen chefs could use Wilton home baking tools to decorate stripes of icing.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
Noun
An original form that would have halted the regulator’s rate restructure move entirely was put on ice by legislative leadership, but given permission to get a hearing ahead of an approaching legislative deadline following public outcry over last week’s vote.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
But this iteration is clearly better, the best Florida has ever put on ice, led by the arrival of general manager Bill Zito, the hiring of coach Paul Maurice and the trade for Matthew Tkachuk.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
The flight was part of Operation IceBridge, which aimed to continue collecting data on polar ice while NASA was switching satellites.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Some people accomplish this by placing a single ice cube and a damp paper towel over a plate or bowl of rice before microwaving it for a minute or two.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
This 15-year-old bourbon was somehow still very drinkable, although a little bit of water or a large ice cube is a good way to go while still revealing deep notes of oak, spice, vanilla, and dark stone fruit.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Read on to see other favorites to shop for less, including a best-selling cast iron skillet and a countertop ice cube maker.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
One joke, for instance, comes from an IF who is an ice cube.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024
If the flavors get your seal of approval, try freezing them in ice cubes for the prettiest cocktails around or incorporate them into one of our showy recipes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
Verb
It’s then dipped in yellow icing and topped with white icing swirls and a wafer cookie.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Hot Honey Crunch, made with crunchy honeycomb and sweet icing pieces combined with a bit of heat.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024
Einbinder is more than happy to give a review of the Doan’s Bakery confection: a coconut cake featuring chunks of white chocolate, iced with cream cheese frosting and topped with shredded coconut.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
In one photo, Huntington-Whiteley, a mom of two, could be seen blowing out the candle on her cake, which featured a vintage white icing design complete with shining pearls.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Do not restrict blood flow by applying a tourniquet or icing the wound.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
Sam’s Club: This is a solid birthday cake, dense crumb with a nice vanilla flavor, fluffy cloud-like icing on the sweet side.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
During winter months, most of the adjacent Empire State Plaza is also walled off with temporary barricades to keep people from slipping and getting hurt on the icy plaza — even though there has hardly been any snow or ice this winter.
—Jay Root, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Now kitchen chefs could use Wilton home baking tools to decorate stripes of icing.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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ice
1 of 2 noun1
a
: frozen water
b
: a sheet of frozen water
skating on the ice
2
: a state of coldness (as in personal behavior)
3
: a substance resembling ice
4
: a frozen dessert usually made with sweetened fruit juice
ice
2 of 2 verb
iced; icing
1
a
: to coat or become coated with ice
b
: to chill with ice
2
: to cover with icing
Medical Definition
ice
noun1
: frozen water
2
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