ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Blanching the green beans and shocking them in ice water first keeps them bright green and perfectly crisp, a brilliant move that’s worth the extra couple of minutes. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026 If ice water feels too harsh first thing in the morning, try room-temperature or warm water for a more soothing start. Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, place about ½ cup thinly sliced medium onion in a medium bowl of ice water and set aside to soak. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Place the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water to cool. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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