Pronunciation: /ˈɡleɪʃər/
noun a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles
A1 The glacier is melting.
A2 I saw a glacier for the first time on my trip.
B1 Glaciers are important indicators of climate change.
B2 The glacier carved out the valley over thousands of years.
C1 Scientists study glaciers to understand past climate patterns.
C2 The glacier's retreat has been documented through satellite imagery.
verb not applicable
A1 The ice cubes will glacier if you leave them out too long.
A2 The river glaciered over the rocks, creating a smooth surface.
B1 The snow began to glacier down the mountain, slowly covering everything in its path.
B2 The glaciering process of the ice sheet took thousands of years to form.
C1 The glaciering of the landscape during the Ice Age drastically changed the geography of the region.
C2 The glaciering of the polar ice caps is a concerning issue due to climate change.
adjective not applicable
A1 The glacier water was cold and refreshing.
A2 We hiked to the glacier lake for a picnic.
B1 The glacier blue color of her eyes was mesmerizing.
B2 The glacier-like pace of the project was frustrating.
C1 The glacier movement over time can be studied through satellite imagery.
C2 The glacier-like strength of her resolve was unmatched.
adverb not applicable
A1 The glacier slowly moved down the mountain.
A2 We could see the glacier melting in the hot sun.
B1 The glacier carved out the valley over thousands of years.
B2 The glacier's movement was imperceptible to the naked eye.
C1 The glacier's retreat has been a topic of concern for environmentalists.
C2 Scientists studied the glacier's behavior using advanced technology.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The glacier is very big and cold.
A2 I saw a glacier for the first time on my trip to Alaska.
B1 The glacier we visited in Iceland was breathtakingly beautiful.
B2 Scientists are studying the glacier's movement to understand climate change.
C1 The glacier's retreat is a worrying sign of global warming.
C2 The glacier's sheer size and power left me in awe.
preposition not applicable
A1 The glacier is next to the mountain.
A2 We hiked across the glacier to reach the other side.
B1 The glacier's icy surface made it difficult to walk on.
B2 We camped near the glacier for a week to study its movements.
C1 The glacier's retreat over the years is a clear indication of climate change.
C2 Scientists used advanced technology to map the glacier's movements with precision.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I saw a glacier and it was very big.
A2 We hiked to the glacier and took some amazing photos.
B1 The glacier was melting due to global warming, causing concern among scientists.
B2 The glacier, although beautiful, posed a danger to climbers due to its unstable ice formations.
C1 The glacier's movement over time can be studied to understand climate change on a larger scale.
C2 The glacier's retreat over the years has been a stark reminder of the impact of human activity on the environment.
interjection not applicable
A1 Wow, look at the glacier!
A2 Glacier! That's amazing!
B1 Glacier, I've never seen anything like it before.
B2 The sheer size of the glacier took my breath away.
C1 As we approached the glacier, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
C2 Glacier! A magnificent display of nature's power and beauty.
article not applicable
A1 The glacier is big and cold.
A2 We saw a glacier during our trip to the mountains.
B1 The glacier slowly moved down the valley, carving out the landscape.
B2 Scientists study glaciers to understand climate change and its impact on the environment.
C1 The glacier calving event was a spectacular sight, with huge chunks of ice breaking off into the sea.
C2 Exploring glaciers in Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that few people get to enjoy.
formal The glacier carved out the valley over thousands of years.
informal We hiked up to the glacier and took some cool photos.
slang That glacier is totally lit, bro.
figurative His icy glare was like a glacier, freezing me in place.
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