ice cube

noun

plural ice cubes

: a small piece of ice formed in a mold or ice maker or cut from a larger block and commonly used for chilling drinks

A two-inch square ice cube contains slightly more than 100ml of water.

—Joe Pinkstone

These ice molds produce large, round ice cubes and are simple to fill with water and transfer to the freezer.

—Good Housekeeping

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ice cube

• hypercube
• nanotube
• phototube
• boob
• lube
• rube
• tube