ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Esthetician and skincare-expert Renée Rouleau even suggests adding witch hazel to the ice water to further the benefits. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026 In fact, Simi Valley got so hot that the Little House cast would have buckets of ice water and salt tablets on hand in case of fainting. Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025 Add additional ice water as needed until dough holds together. Staff, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025 Among the saunas are showers and tubs filled with ice water. Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025 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 4 Jan. 2026.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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