ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Adding a splash of ice water and chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in the perfect texture. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 Take a rocks glass and either chill it in the freezer or with ice water. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026 Blanch the squash in boiling water for three to five minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 In fact, Simi Valley got so hot that the Little House cast would have buckets of ice water and salt tablets on hand in case of fainting. Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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