ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

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Heat illness is most effectively treated by immersion in ice water. Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Central Arkansas Water will supply free ice water for filling water bottles. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 10 June 2026 Drain and immediately plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026 Immediately place the eggs in a large bowl of ice water. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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