icebox

noun

ice·​box ˈīs-ˌbäks How to pronounce icebox (audio)

Examples of icebox in a Sentence

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If the shoyu peanut butter icebox pie is in the pastry case, order it, no matter the time of day. Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 Say hello to summer with a slice of refreshing lemon icebox pie. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 May 2026 As part of the hotel’s social-impact aims, the rattan icebox and garbage bins were crafted by Burmese artisans who work with Kalinko, a social enterprise that creates handmade, sustainable products using traditional techniques. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026 Main-season melons are larger than icebox watermelons and take longer to ripen. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for icebox

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of icebox was in 1792

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“Icebox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icebox. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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icebox

noun
ice·​box -ˌbäks How to pronounce icebox (audio)

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