ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Place pot of apple butter in a sink filled with ice water; stir to cool. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 Drain the eggs immediately and transfer them to the bowl of ice water. 7. Liz Biro, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024 Next, plunge the eggs in a bowl of ice water to stop further cooking (this ice bath also keeps the yolks bright yellow). Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024 In addition, Tipton said, studies in the review did not compare the impact of ice water with any other physical activity such as indoor swimming, yoga or walking. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024 Some people want to know how they should be compensated when a server drenches them with ice water. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024 Cool eggs: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Refresh the herb leaves briefly in a bowl of ice water and pat them dry before piling loosely on top. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 DeBoer continues to operate with the composure of his mentor, but that’s not ice water in his veins. Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2024

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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 11 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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