ice pack

noun

1

: an expanse of pack ice

2

: a bag or other container filled with frozen material (such as crushed ice) and applied to a body part (as to relieve pain or reduce swelling)

Examples of ice pack in a Sentence

He had an ice pack on his sore elbow.

Recent Examples on the Web

To reduce pain, elevate the hand and wrist, and apply a covered ice pack every hour for no more than 15 minutes for the first day or two. —Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024

Wrap the ice pack in a cloth to prevent direct contact with the skin and apply it for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024

This allowance to bring baby food notably extends to breast milk and baby formula–cooling accessories, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs. —Cynthia Drescher, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2023

If the eyelids appear swollen, ice packs may be applied. —Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ice pack

noun

1

: a large area of pack ice

2

: ice placed in a container or folded in a towel and applied to the body

Medical Definition

ice pack

noun

: crushed ice placed in a container (as an ice bag) or folded in a towel and applied to the body