: extremely cold

Examples of ice-cold in a Sentence

ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
Recent Examples on the Web Unlike any other high-end whisky, it is designed to be enjoyed ice-cold directly from the freezer or over a large ice cube. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 Jenner showed off the ice-cold blue color on Instagram during the winter months. Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Cheer on Your Team at a Sporting Event Sporting events are known for their ice-cold beers, cheering fans, and high energy. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice-cold 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice-cold was before the 12th century

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“Ice-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice-cold. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice-cold

adjective
ˈī-ˈskōld
: very cold

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