iceberg

noun

ice·​berg ˈīs-ˌbərg 

1

: a large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier

2

: an emotionally cold person

3

: iceberg lettuce

Synonyms of iceberg

• clam
• icicle
• stick

Examples of iceberg in a Sentence

a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg

Recent Examples on the Web

Unsettlingly, Gundlach seemed to be arguing that private capital is a giant iceberg sitting underneath what could be a melting icecap of equity markets. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025

Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

The immersive aspects don’t stop there, as the temperature in one section dedicated to the iceberg that sank the ship is colder than the rest of the exhibit. —Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025

In 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg on its fateful voyage, and the State Bank in Florida was chartered. —Jason Dill november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably partial translation of Danish or Norwegian isberg, from is ice + berg mountain

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing iceberg

• iceberg lettuce
• the tip of the iceberg
• tip of the iceberg

Kids Definition

iceberg

noun

ice·​berg ˈīs-ˌbərg 

: a large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier