iceberg

noun

ˈīs-ˌbərg How to pronounce iceberg (audio)
Definition of icebergnext
as in clam
a cold aloof person a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg

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Recent Examples of iceberg What Sits Below The Waterline​ An iceberg is a useful way to think about software defensibility. — Paul Lachance, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Judy’s size is about 400 square miles—that’s likely much larger than any possible Greenland iceberg, Borchow says. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Like an iceberg, most of its mass lay hidden beneath the surface. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 The species Cichorium intybus (the botanical name for chicory) includes the green stalky Catalogna; the pan di zucchero, which is the Italian equivalent of iceberg; and the gorgeous radicchio. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iceberg
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  1. clam
  2. icicle
  3. stick
Noun
  • There’s also a giant-clam nursery here, and the reefs harbor parrotfish, rabbitfish, butterflyfish, red-breasted wrasse, and plenty of Christmas tree worms tucked into massive coral heads.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Blue crabs and crawfish are sourced from Louisiana, while shellfish such as oysters, Manila clams and cherrystone clams arrive from waters stretching from the East Coast to Asia.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of clam
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  • The team will use nearly 24,000 lights, 550 icicles, 400 strobes and other lights with assistance from Stage Nine Entertainment, the release said.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of icicle
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  • According to Hunt Arsenal, the attachment cord connecting the aider to the climbing stick may fray, separate or break during use, creating a serious fall hazard.
    — Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Suitable for both children and adults, manufacturers recommend the peel-and-stick patches — which cost, on average, $10 to $20 on Amazon for a box — be placed on clothing or wearable outdoor accessories, as opposed to directly onto skin.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of stick

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