ice-cream

adjective

\ ˌīs-ˈkrēm

How to pronounce ice-cream (audio)

, ˈīs-ˌkrēm \

Definition of ice-cream

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of a color similar to that of vanilla ice cream

ice cream

noun

\ ˌīs-ˈkrēm

How to pronounce ice cream (audio)

, ˈīs-ˌkrēm \

Definition of ice cream (Entry 2 of 2)

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

Examples of ice-cream in a Sentence

Noun What flavor of ice cream do you like?

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Fiske’s ice cream and fancy cakes came from Park Avenue in Bolton Hill. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore’s corner businesses and markets emerge in the spring," 3 Apr. 2021 Enjoy One Sweet World Series, with coffee ice cream and Heath Bar chunks with caramel, starting this week. — BostonGlobe.com, "Where to dine al fresco, plus sweet deals at J.P. Licks," 1 Apr. 2021 At the American Adventure pavilion, try crawfish etouffée, a tropical Bayou cocktail, or the mini funnel cake topped with lemon cheesecake ice cream and blueberries. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, "Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Runs Now Through July — Here's What to Know," 27 Mar. 2021 Gourmet ice cream and yogurt are readily available in pistachio, and should not be overlooked. — Dallas News, "Going green: Pistachio is trending with lattes, doughnuts, and these 5 easy recipes," 23 Mar. 2021 This transaction frees up General Mills' resources to focus on its products that perform best in Europe, like Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs ice cream and snack bars, said Dana McNabb, president of General Mills' Europe & Australia segment. — Kristen Leigh Painter, Star Tribune, "General Mills to sell stake in Yoplait's Europe unit, increase control in Canada," 23 Mar. 2021 Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and eyewear retailer Warby Parker will be hanging out their business shingles in downtown Naperville this summer. — Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, "Ben & Jerry’s, Warby Parker planning to open stores in downtown Naperville," 16 Mar. 2021 Richard’s parents would stroll the sidewalks, peer into the stores, buy the kids ice cream and dance to the swing bands at the park’s Plaza Gardens. — Los Angeles Times, "Will anyone pay $75 to visit Disney California Adventure with no rides open? You bet," 26 Feb. 2021 Alinosi's ice cream and french-style chocolates are distributed in area grocery stores, reception halls and restaurants, including the Chocolate Bar Café in Grosse Pointe Woods. — Christine Macdonald, Detroit Free Press, "Sweet Detroit tradition up for sale," 26 Jan. 2021

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ice cream

noun

English Language Learners Definition of ice cream

: a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream

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ice cream

noun

Kids Definition of ice cream

: a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream or butterfat

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