ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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The image became visible again when the material was immersed in ice water or gradually heated. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026 Transfer to ice water for 5 minutes. Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026 For a chilled version, set the bowl of zabaglione inside a larger bowl filled with ice water. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Take a rocks glass and either chill it in the freezer or with ice water. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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