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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 However, an iceberg is sustained and steered by the 90% buried beneath the surface. — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean on April 14, 1912, after hitting an iceberg, taking with it approximately 1,500 passengers and crew members. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 On a molecular level As an example of the distinction between energy and temperature, compare a cup of hot tea and an iceberg. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 An iceberg viewed from one side could morph into a completely different form as the ship sailed past it. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iceberg
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  1. clam
  2. icicle
  3. stick
Noun
  • Unlike the traditional baked dish of littlenecks stuffed with bacon and breadcrumbs, Jimmy’s version comes as a bowl of thumbnail-sized Manila clams tossed with guanciale, compound butter and breadcrumbs.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Forgo the salad and lean into Baja influences with clam and bottarga linguine or seafood puttanesca, and save room for an affogato.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of clam
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  • 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
  • On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of icicle
Noun
  • Continuous glucose monitors are placed on the skin and measure glucose levels in the fluid between cells, a level similar to that in the blood, greatly reducing the need for finger-stick testing.
    — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The drones are steered with a flight stick or controller and go wherever the pilot directs them.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of stick

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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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