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ice-cream

adjective \ ˌīs-ˈkrēm , ˈīs-ˌkrēm \

Definition of ice-cream

:of a color similar to that of vanilla ice cream

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First Known Use of ice-cream

1874

ice cream

noun \ ˌīs-ˈkrēm , ˈīs-ˌkrēm \

Definition of ice cream

:a sweet flavored frozen food containing cream or butterfat and usually eggs

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First Known Use of ice cream

1743

ICE-CREAM Defined for English Language Learners

ice cream

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Definition of ice cream for English Language Learners

  • : a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream

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ice cream

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Definition of ice cream for Students

:a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream or butterfat

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