ice-cream

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adjective

ˌīs-ˈkrēm How to pronounce ice-cream (audio)
ˈīs-ˌkrēm
: of a color similar to that of vanilla ice cream

ice cream

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noun

ˌīs-ˈkrēm How to pronounce ice cream (audio)
ˈīs-ˌkrēm
: a sweet flavored frozen food containing cream or butterfat and usually eggs

Examples of ice-cream in a Sentence

Noun What flavor of ice cream do you like?
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Adjective
One example is a Hong Kong-style bubble pop concept that features a bubble waffle loaded with ice-cream like pudding and toppings. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 For dessert, don’t miss the ice-cream sandwich twist on a traditional ensaimada, the Flaó tart made with goat cheese from Juntos Farm. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Slickers County Ice Cream No trip to Prince Edward County is complete without a stop at this beloved small-batch ice cream shop. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 Now the only thing missing is a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice-cream

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1874, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice-cream was in 1743

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“Ice-cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice-cream. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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ice cream

noun
(ˈ)ī-ˈskrēm How to pronounce ice cream (audio)
ˈī-ˌskrēm
: a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream or butterfat
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