Ice Pack

Pronunciation: /aɪs pæk/

Definitions of ice pack

noun A small plastic bag filled with ice or a gel substance, used for applying cold to a specific area of the body to reduce swelling or pain.

Example Sentences

A1 I put an ice pack on my knee after I fell.

A2 She used an ice pack to reduce the swelling on her ankle.

B1 The athlete applied an ice pack to his sore muscles after the game.

B2 After the surgery, the nurse gave the patient an ice pack to help with pain relief.

C1 The physical therapist recommended using an ice pack to alleviate the inflammation in the shoulder.

C2 The professional athlete always carries an ice pack with him to treat any injuries during training sessions.

Examples of ice pack in a Sentence

formal The nurse applied an ice pack to reduce the swelling in the patient's ankle.

informal I always keep an ice pack in the freezer for when I get a headache.

slang My friend told me to put an ice pack on my sprained wrist to help with the pain.

figurative After a long day of work, a relaxing bath feels like an ice pack for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of ice pack

• plural: ice packs
• comparative: more icy
• superlative: most icy
• present tense: ice pack
• future tense: will ice pack
• perfect tense: have iced pack
• continuous tense: is ice packing
• singular: ice pack
• positive degree: ice pack
• infinitive: to ice pack
• gerund: icing pack
• participle: iced pack

Origin and Evolution of ice pack

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'ice pack' originated from the combination of the words 'ice' and 'pack', referring to a pack or bundle of ice used for therapeutic or cooling purposes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a bundle of ice used for medicinal purposes, the term 'ice pack' has evolved to also refer to a commercially available pack or bag filled with gel or ice substitute for cold therapy or pain relief.