as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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Recent Examples of ice-cold
The 40-ounce Quencher is a Stanley classic that keeps your drinks ice-cold for hours.
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Christopher Murray
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As summer heats up, nothing hits quite like an ice-cold drink in your hand—especially if it’s laced with a little THC.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Served ice-cold, this shrimp dish is ideal on a hot, humid summer day.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
From pro-level chef knives and heirloom-worthy pans to ice-cold classic brewskis and fun pantry staples, there’s something here for every kind of culinary dad.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
As summer heats up, nothing hits quite like an ice-cold drink in your hand—especially if it’s laced with a little THC.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Served ice-cold, this shrimp dish is ideal on a hot, humid summer day.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
From pro-level chef knives and heirloom-worthy pans to ice-cold classic brewskis and fun pantry staples, there’s something here for every kind of culinary dad.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ice-cold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice-cold
Adjective
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Strategic commenting can lead to five-figure contracts without cold pitching.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Land O'Lakes recommends freezing sticks in their original carton.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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The man then made the couple go outside in the freezing rain, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The boat capsized just before 3 p.m., tossing all ten occupants into the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Preservation tools and techniques Surviving the area’s elements, particularly the long and frigid winters, is easier said than done, though.—
Paul Nicolaus,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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While the rail cars can get pretty chilly, the train station is usually sweltering—that’s where this Spanx set comes in.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
25 June 2025
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Outside, there’s a covered limestone dining terrace with overhead heat lamps for taking the nip off chilly nights and a lounge area for watching TV.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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While the small town of Kailua-Kona can be bustling during the summer months, the Big Island is typically chill.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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With nail trends being so chill over the last year or two—who knew nude nails would be so hot for so long?—those of us who were once confident DIYing our nail art may feel a bit out of practice these days.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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This keeps living spaces cooler and saves money, CEO of Green Doors Joseph Holman told the outlet, as air conditioning units don't have to work as hard to keep spaces chilled.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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“Ice-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice-cold. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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