ice pack
noun
1
: an expanse of pack ice
2
: a bag or other container filled with frozen material (such as crushed ice) and applied to a body part (as to relieve pain or reduce swelling)
Examples of ice pack in a Sentence
He had an ice pack on his sore elbow.
Recent Examples on the Web
The gourmet ham serves 10-14 people and is shipped frozen with ice packs to ensure freshness.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
The dogs found in the creek were discovered along with items typically found in a freezer, including ice packs and popsicles, police said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Apply a Cold Compress Research suggests that applying an ice pack to the back of the upper neck for 5 minutes can help relieve nausea.4
Use Acupressure
Acupressure involves putting manual pressure on certain places in the body (acupoints) to relax muscles and improve blood flow.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
By the end of that period, Jones was on the bench with a large ice pack on his right thigh, the Clippers trailed by 36 points and G League player Trentyn Flowers was in his first game of the season.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
The dogs found in the creek were discovered along with items typically found in a freezer, including ice packs and popsicles, police said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Apply a Cold Compress Research suggests that applying an ice pack to the back of the upper neck for 5 minutes can help relieve nausea.4
Use Acupressure
Acupressure involves putting manual pressure on certain places in the body (acupoints) to relax muscles and improve blood flow.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
By the end of that period, Jones was on the bench with a large ice pack on his right thigh, the Clippers trailed by 36 points and G League player Trentyn Flowers was in his first game of the season.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Ice pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20pack. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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