Pronunciation: /aɪs/
noun frozen water, a solid form of water
A1 I put ice in my drink to make it cold.
A2 The ice on the pond was starting to melt in the sun.
B1 She slipped on the ice and fell, but luckily she wasn't hurt.
B2 The bartender served the cocktail with a single ice cube floating in it.
C1 The ice sculptures at the winter festival were incredibly detailed and beautiful.
C2 The scientist studied the properties of ice crystals under a microscope.
verb to cover or coat with ice
A1 I ice my drink to keep it cold.
A2 She ices the cupcakes before adding the frosting.
B1 The roads were icy this morning, so drive carefully.
B2 The chef ices the cake with precision and skill.
C1 The athlete ices his injured knee to reduce swelling.
C2 The bartender expertly ices the cocktail for the perfect chill.
formal The ice on the pond was thick enough for skating.
informal Can you grab some ice for the drinks?
slang I'm so over this ice-cold weather.
figurative Their relationship was on thin ice after the argument.
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