ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s no need to shock in ice water or cold water afterward. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed with fingers (if needed, add up to 2 tablespoons more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time). — Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026

Key Takeaways Cool soup quickly using an ice water bath before freezing to ensure safety. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex. — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ice water

• imprimatur
• underwater
• auteur
• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter

Kids Definition

ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially for drinking