ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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For a bolder approach, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 For those willing to go a step further, try dunking your face in a bowl of ice water. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Blanch the basil for 5 to 10 seconds until bright green, then transfer immediately to the ice water. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Immediately submerge the prepped hearts in the bowl of ice water mixed with a small amount of lemon juice to avoid browning. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice water

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice water was in 1669

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“Ice water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20water. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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