ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Some research suggests that soaking your feet in a bath of ice water can help cool your body’s core. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 Press down on dough with a rubber spatula until dough sticks together, adding rest of ice water if dough will not come together. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 The water retained will slowly evaporate throughout use, and the vest just needs to soak in ice water to be replenished. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 Heat illness is most effectively treated by immersion in ice water. Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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