ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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But after logging three and half miles through Miami one sweltering evening this week, members wrung out sweaty shirts, chugged ice water and welcomed a soaking rain shower at the finish line. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 Those include ice water, lemonade, coffee, tea and juice. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Why not follow @ashtonhall– the viral fitness guru who had the world dipping their face in ice water. Essence, 14 Aug. 2025 Transfer the pig ears to a large bowl of ice water. Jessica Liang, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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