icebox

noun

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

Examples of icebox in a Sentence

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Try lemon Oreos as the crust for your next lemon icebox pie, or regular oreos for any chocolate icebox dessert. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Apple, key lime, cherry, tomato, icebox and more round reasons to celebrate. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026 Miraculously, the line of people that usually snakes down Melrose yearning for a slice of chef Karla Subero Pittol’s passion lime fruit icebox pie is nonexistent today. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 The old icebox turned vanity is a gift from a friend. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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icebox

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

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