ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Have your child sip ice water, cold or warm juice, or warm caffeine-free herbal tea. Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 11 June 2024 Transfer the peaches to a bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking and to loosen the skin. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024 Another peeling tip is to shock the eggs in ice water immediately to stop the cooking process. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024 Remove the cobs with tongs and place them into a bowl or sink filled with ice water. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice water 

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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 18 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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