ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The method is ice sheets, which are bed linens dunked in ice water and wrapped around the body. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Drain the eggs, place them in ice water until cool enough to handle; drain again. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 Creamy soy marinated zuke sake salmon is seared and shocked in ice water and topped with crunchy rice puffs. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024 One study found that saying the F-word can reduce pain in those who submerged their hands in ice water, and could likely help needles hurt a little less too, Dr. Baxter says. Katie Camero, SELF, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice water 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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