ice pack

noun

1

: an expanse of pack ice

2

: a bag or other container filled with frozen material (such as crushed ice) and applied to a body part (as to relieve pain or reduce swelling)

Examples of ice pack in a Sentence

He had an ice pack on his sore elbow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cold therapy, like ice packs, may help reduce swelling and inflammation during a flare.17 Regular exercise: Low-impact activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, or yoga can improve joint mobility (movement) and reduce inflammation. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Aug. 2025

Once processed, the sample is dropped down into a bin between two refrigerated ice packs that keep the sample at the right temperature. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

Nowadays, there are many better DIY ice pack options available, including DIY gel ice packs. —Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 12 July 2025

Some backpacks may come with ice packs or have compartments that can be enlarged or condensed with removable partitions. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ice pack

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback

Kids Definition

ice pack

noun

1

: a large area of pack ice

2

: ice placed in a container or folded in a towel and applied to the body

Medical Definition

ice pack

noun

: crushed ice placed in a container (as an ice bag) or folded in a towel and applied to the body