Thesaurus results for ICEBREAKER

icebreaker

noun

Definition of icebreaker

as in supper

Related Words

Relevance

as in barge

Related Words

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 icebreaker Rosatom also oversees shipping along the route and provides icebreaker ships to escort shipping vessels along the route. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Learning to respect others’ food choices Ultimately, food is a great icebreaker and a way to explore other cultures and backgrounds. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 15 July 2026 Ultimately, the Cyber-G Pocket is a playful, tech-forward icebreaker rather than a replacement for a piano or digital audio workstation. — New Atlas, 21 June 2026 Even if a connection is made, men can only send a single free icebreaker and extend the connection another day. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for icebreaker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for icebreaker

Noun

Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
If the younger Kelce no longer has to sing for his supper, his quarterback’s own endorsement duties suggest that last year’s retreat was no fluke.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of supper

Noun

That is especially true for remote communities that must have their fuel flown in or delivered by barge before the rivers ice over.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
These compact units could be manufactured in centralized factories, transported via rail or barge, and installed in clusters.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of barge

Noun

Suite guests unlock access to Summersalt, the resort’s swish, adults-only beach club with Burj-front sunbeds, while a refined Club Lounge offers a quiet spot for breakfasts, afternoon tea, and early-evening sundowners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Platinum cardmembers will also receive a complimentary gift of a dark-roasted tea with any purchases, as well as an exclusive JW Anderson limited-edition work on card and bookmark package.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of tea

Noun

From there, the brief was classic French-girl glam, which included a smudge of the New Smoky eye palette and brown Stylo Yeux liner on Rubin’s upper and lower lash line.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Rodriguez suggests the Sephora Collection 12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner in Aloha for a pencil option, and Colourpop BFF Liquid Liner in Try Me for a felt-tip liquid liner pick.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of liner

Noun

Hair loss and skin irritation during her time managing social at Huda Beauty in Dubai turned out to be caused by water quality, not product routine, an insight that would take years to translate into a viable brand.

— Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher recently followed the band on socials.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026

Definition of social

Noun

Separately, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, causing a fire, though the crew was reported safe.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The tanker was secured and placed under the protection of Puntland authorities, according to a statement by the Puntland Maritime Police Force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of tanker

Noun

For The Times) UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk’s statement to distance the university from a law school symposium on 9/11 has promoted growing faculty backlash over academic freedom.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Those reading the tea leaves even focused on how Warsh kicked off his speech at the economic policy symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of symposium

Noun

Passenger boats have not passed through these parts since the days of the steamship petered all the way out some 60 years ago.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The paperboard card could be used to buy airline, steamship and cruise tickets, but the balance had to be paid in full each month.

— USA Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of steamship

Browse Nearby Words

icebergs

icebreaker

icebreakers

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Icebreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icebreaker. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of icebreaker

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on icebreaker

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

etiquette

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes