Iceberg

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪs.bɜːrg/

Definitions of iceberg

noun a large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea

Example Sentences

A1 The iceberg is floating in the cold water.

A2 The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

B1 Scientists study the movement of icebergs in the Arctic.

B2 The tip of the iceberg is just a small part of the whole structure.

C1 Icebergs are formed when glaciers break off from ice shelves.

C2 The expedition team navigated carefully around the massive iceberg.

Examples of iceberg in a Sentence

formal The ship's captain carefully navigated around the iceberg to avoid a collision.

informal We almost hit an iceberg on our cruise, but the captain steered us away just in time.

slang That party was so cool, it was like the tip of the iceberg!

figurative His calm demeanor was just the tip of the iceberg; underneath, he was a mess.

Grammatical Forms of iceberg

• plural: icebergs
• comparative: more icy
• superlative: most icy
• present tense: iceberg
• future tense: will iceberg
• perfect tense: have iceberg
• continuous tense: is iceberging
• singular: iceberg
• positive degree: icy
• infinitive: to iceberg
• gerund: iceberging
• participle: iceberged

Origin and Evolution of iceberg

First Known Use: 1774 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'iceberg' originates from the Dutch word 'ijsberg' which means 'ice mountain'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large piece of ice floating in the sea, the term 'iceberg' has evolved to symbolize hidden dangers or problems that are not immediately apparent.