ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking; drain. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Drain and immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to prevent further cooking. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 So there's parts of your body that are literally doused in ice water. Jill Heinerth, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice water 

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice water was in 1669

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“Ice water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20water. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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