ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Place a bowl of ice water next to stovetop. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025 Slice the stalks into thin strips and drop them into the ice water. Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025 Take a rocks glass and either chill it in the freezer or with ice water. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025 Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, stopping when the dough comes together. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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