black ice

noun

: a nearly transparent film of ice on a dark surface (such as a paved road or a body of water) that is difficult to see

Examples of black ice in a Sentence

Drivers should beware of black ice.

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The pipes burst overnight, flooding the halls, and by the time the children come in the next morning, smooth black ice covers the floor from the nurse’s office to the auditorium. —

Honor Jones, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2024 These tests help ensure that vehicles can safely handle extreme weather situations, such as when drivers stop steering or accelerating upon hitting a slippery patch of black ice. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024 With shorter days, colder temps, and the possibility of black ice lurking on the pavement, moving your run indoors might be looking a lot more appealing. —

Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024 Under the light, pieces shone like black ice and mercury. —

Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black ice