Icicle

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪsɪkəl/

Definitions of icicle

noun a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big icicle hanging from the roof.

A2 The children were amazed by the icicles forming on the trees.

B1 Be careful when walking under the icicles, they can fall and hurt you.

B2 The icicle glistened in the sunlight, creating a beautiful sight.

C1 The icicle slowly melted as the temperature rose throughout the day.

C2 The icicle was a perfect example of nature's delicate beauty in winter.

Examples of icicle in a Sentence

formal The icicle hanging from the roof slowly melted in the warm afternoon sun.

informal I almost slipped on the icicle that fell from the roof.

slang Watch out for that icicle, it's like a deadly weapon!

figurative Her words were like sharp icicles, piercing through his heart.

Grammatical Forms of icicle

• past tense: icicled
• plural: icicles
• comparative: more icicle
• superlative: most icicle
• present tense: icicles
• future tense: will icicle
• perfect tense: have icicled
• continuous tense: is icicling
• singular: icicle
• positive degree: icicle
• infinitive: to icicle
• gerund: icicling
• participle: icicled

Origin and Evolution of icicle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'icicle' originated from the Old English word 'gicel' which means icicle or ice.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'icicle' has retained its original meaning of a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water, with no significant evolution in its usage or meaning.