ice field

noun

1
: an extensive sheet of sea ice
2

Examples of ice field in a Sentence

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Alaska is known for its breathtaking glaciers and ice fields, and there are several ways to experience them in Tongass National Forest. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025 Outfitted with crampons and ropes, travelers can safely traverse through ice fields and rugged terrain. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 Greenland is a land of extremes, almost entirely covered by the world’s second-largest ice field. David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 This sprawling mountainous area includes glaciers, ice fields, coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice field

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ice field was in 1694

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“Ice field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20field. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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