iced tea
noun
variants
or less commonly ice tea
plural iced teas also ice teas
: a tea beverage chilled by ice or refrigeration and served cold
She always prepared several vegetables, at least three meats, homemade rolls, iced tea with sprigs of mint in it, and a couple of desserts.—
Earl Davis
Earl DavisExamples of iced tea in a Sentence
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Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The ready-to-drink beverage uses vodka as a base and iced tea and lemonade as a mixer.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Just fill with lemonade, water, or iced tea to keep guests cool and hydrated.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Try it over ice, mixed with sparkling water or iced tea, as a flavorful base for mocktails, or freeze it into popsicles for a refreshing option.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Use it as a snack: Mix it into water or iced tea between meals to reduce cravings and cut down on snacking.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
McAlister’s Deli: Catch a free iced tea or lemonade through May 8.
McDonald’s: Participating locations are offering free coffee or breakfast products to teachers with valid school ID.
MOD Pizza: Receive a BOGO pizza offer through May 7.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2026
Logan’s Roadhouse: Present your ID for 20% off any entree during the week.
Krystal: 50% off all breakfast combos with a valid ID, May 4-8
McAlister’s Deli: McAlister’s is offering a free beverage (iced tea or lemonade) to teachers and a catered lunch giveaway.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 May 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The ready-to-drink beverage uses vodka as a base and iced tea and lemonade as a mixer.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Just fill with lemonade, water, or iced tea to keep guests cool and hydrated.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Try it over ice, mixed with sparkling water or iced tea, as a flavorful base for mocktails, or freeze it into popsicles for a refreshing option.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Use it as a snack: Mix it into water or iced tea between meals to reduce cravings and cut down on snacking.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
McAlister’s Deli: Catch a free iced tea or lemonade through May 8.
McDonald’s: Participating locations are offering free coffee or breakfast products to teachers with valid school ID.
MOD Pizza: Receive a BOGO pizza offer through May 7.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 5 May 2026
Logan’s Roadhouse: Present your ID for 20% off any entree during the week.
Krystal: 50% off all breakfast combos with a valid ID, May 4-8
McAlister’s Deli: McAlister’s is offering a free beverage (iced tea or lemonade) to teachers and a catered lunch giveaway.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 4 May 2026
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“Iced tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iced%20tea. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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