ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Remove the shrimp and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024 With the probe immersed in the ice water, turn the head until the pointer has a readout of 32°F. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024 Wesley An, 26, a staff member assisting with the customer line, was busy delivering ice water to waiting customers. Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024 Place radish roses in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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