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
Teddi Mellencamp Talks 'Sad, Down' Days amid Melanoma Journey: 'Instagram Can Be an Illusion'
Hours later, Mellencamp gave an update while laying in bed with an ice pack on her arm.
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Sitting on padded rings or using an ice pack to cool the vaginal area are other potential options for relief.5
4.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
He was seen in the locker room with ice packs taped around both knees — not an uncommon sight for NBA players in the thick of a grueling schedule.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
The night before his first day of return-to-office, Underwood spent an hour preparing a care kit with three sets of strap-on ice packs, a portable fan and a thermometer to check the temperature in the office.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Pain-Relief Features: Some postpartum underwear contain special pockets to hold ice packs or warm compresses that can help minimize pain along an incision or around the perineum or lower back area.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
On Monday, Reeves did not appear to be using crutches and an ice pack was not visible.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
When play resumed for the second half, Brink reappeared on the bench with an ice pack on her leg.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
The John Wick star was previously photographed walking with crutches and sporting an ice pack on his left knee while on the movie's set last Thursday.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Sitting on padded rings or using an ice pack to cool the vaginal area are other potential options for relief.5
4.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
He was seen in the locker room with ice packs taped around both knees — not an uncommon sight for NBA players in the thick of a grueling schedule.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
The night before his first day of return-to-office, Underwood spent an hour preparing a care kit with three sets of strap-on ice packs, a portable fan and a thermometer to check the temperature in the office.
—Maya Miller, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
Pain-Relief Features: Some postpartum underwear contain special pockets to hold ice packs or warm compresses that can help minimize pain along an incision or around the perineum or lower back area.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
On Monday, Reeves did not appear to be using crutches and an ice pack was not visible.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
When play resumed for the second half, Brink reappeared on the bench with an ice pack on her leg.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
The John Wick star was previously photographed walking with crutches and sporting an ice pack on his left knee while on the movie's set last Thursday.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Ice pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20pack. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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