iced coffee

noun

variants or less commonly ice coffee
plural iced coffees also ice coffees
: a coffee beverage chilled by ice or refrigeration and served cold
Iced coffee has become a beverage for all seasons, but it's never so refreshing as on a summer afternoon.Maura Grunlund

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The free coffee announcement follows the chain giving away 1,000,001 free hot or iced coffees on April Fools' Day. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Prior to the dancing video, Jenner shared a picture of herself in the same outfit, holding an iced coffee and several bags. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iced coffee was in 1834

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“Iced coffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iced%20coffee. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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