as in jewelry
slang
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
She joked that she was wearing so much ice that she nearly blinded herself looking into the well-lit mirror.
Related Words
Relevance
1
as in to ensure
to make sure, certain, or safe
with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to murder
slang
to put to death deliberately
that gang leader wouldn't hesitate to ice anyone who tries to invade his turf
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ice
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Morgan Wallen was iced out Sunday at the ACM Awards, and country music fans aren't happy.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
According to the new food safety report, pest droppings were in nearly 30 places, including on the shelf above the icing machine, next to the mixer, on trays and on top of boxes of sprinkles, on the pastry boxes and under the bread slicer.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 15 May 2026
But the Ducks would get no closer, with Vegas icing the game on two third-period goals from Pavel Dorofeyev, who had four goals in the final two games.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ice
Verb
Pour the signature fudge icing on just after the cake is removed from the oven, leading to a gooey, soft frosting that melts in your mouth.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Morgan Wallen was iced out Sunday at the ACM Awards, and country music fans aren't happy.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
According to the new food safety report, pest droppings were in nearly 30 places, including on the shelf above the icing machine, next to the mixer, on trays and on top of boxes of sprinkles, on the pastry boxes and under the bread slicer.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 15 May 2026
But the Ducks would get no closer, with Vegas icing the game on two third-period goals from Pavel Dorofeyev, who had four goals in the final two games.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
-
This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
-
An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
As production costs rise and competition intensifies, expanding this tax credit will help ensure that Broadway’s economic impact – including those jobs, investments, and millions of dollars in tourism spending – remains strong.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
-
Those breaches do not suggest that X gets a gold star for data privacy, the commenter suggested, while also shooting down X’s claims about its GDPR compliance efforts ensuring consumer protection.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
John Bennett was put to death after being convicted of raping and attempting to murder an 11-year-old girl.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
-
On the limited series, based on Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel of the same name, Washington plays Eleanor, a successful CEO whose life is upended when one of her best friends is murdered.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Noun
-
This summer’s hottest accessory?—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
-
Luckily, this handwoven sling bag fits the bill, and the under-$100 accessory looks like a designer handbag for a fraction of the price.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
-
Lithogow’s win, however, was far from assured.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
-
Bill Owens, who resigned as executive producer of 60 Minutes in April 2025, saying he could no longer be assured of editorial independence, praised Pelley for his remarks.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Verb
-
In 1979, Pamela’s father, Lord Louis Mountbatten, was assassinated by the IRA when a bomb exploded aboard his fishing boat.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
-
In the 1970s, Eugene Hart was convicted of threatening the president after his brother reported Hart’s plan to assassinate President Richard Nixon.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
The Falcons and their top receiver have reportedly come to terms on a four-year, $141 million deal with $100 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
-
From the driver who picks you up at the airport, to the servers at the restaurants, and the tour guides—you are guaranteed a warmth and level of luxury and service that Four Seasons promises and delivers on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
When Kostyuk hired Zaniewska, her main experience coaching on the WTA Tour was with Alizé Cornet, the French player with a penchant for slaying top-10 stars at Grand Slams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
-
Lastly, players will have a new Elder Dragon to slay.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
