ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Patients are placed in a body bag filled with ice water. Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 Blanching the leaves just a few seconds and then shocking them in ice water helps retain that brilliant green color. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024 Drain and transfer the eggs to a large bowl of ice water. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024 To blanch, slice the leeks, boil them in water for a minute, and then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice water 

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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 28 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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