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ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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With the food processor running, pour ice water down the tube. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025 The thought of taking off in a small plane in a fog bank felt like a cold pitcher of ice water poured down my spine. Will Rice, Outside, 13 Nov. 2025 While the water heats, fill a large bowl with ice water and put a strainer in it. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025 Place a bowl of ice water next to stovetop. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 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 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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