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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
The ice packs with this manual breast pump are also great for easily getting milk from the office to your home.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 May 2024
Sometimes applying an ice pack to the area can also be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to alleviate swelling and discomfort.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Teddi Mellencamp Talks 'Sad, Down' Days amid Melanoma Journey: 'Instagram Can Be an Illusion'
Hours later, Mellencamp gave an update while laying in bed with an ice pack on her arm.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Sitting on padded rings or using an ice pack to cool the vaginal area are other potential options for relief.5
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—Anthea Levi, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
He was seen in the locker room with ice packs taped around both knees — not an uncommon sight for NBA players in the thick of a grueling schedule.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
The night before his first day of return-to-office, Underwood spent an hour preparing a care kit with three sets of strap-on ice packs, a portable fan and a thermometer to check the temperature in the office.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Pain-Relief Features: Some postpartum underwear contain special pockets to hold ice packs or warm compresses that can help minimize pain along an incision or around the perineum or lower back area.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Ice pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20pack. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
ice pack
noun1
: 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
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