On Ice

Pronunciation: /ɒn aɪs/

Definitions of on ice

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating that something is placed or situated on top of ice

Example Sentences

A1 The fish is on ice in the grocery store.

A2 She placed the drinks on ice to keep them cold.

B1 The hockey game was postponed due to the dangerous conditions on ice.

B2 The figure skaters glided gracefully on ice during the competition.

C1 The chef prepared the seafood dish with fresh oysters on ice.

C2 The luxury yacht was equipped with a bar on ice for guests to enjoy cocktails.

Examples of on ice in a Sentence

formal The figure skaters gracefully glided on ice during the competition.

informal We're going to watch the hockey game on ice tonight.

slang I can't wait to hit the rink and show off my moves on ice.

figurative The project was put on ice until further notice.

Grammatical Forms of on ice

• past tense: skated
• plural: on ices
• comparative: more on ice
• superlative: most on ice
• present tense: skate on ice
• future tense: will skate on ice
• perfect tense: have skated on ice
• continuous tense: are skating on ice
• singular: on ice
• positive degree: on ice
• infinitive: to skate on ice
• gerund: skating on ice
• participle: skating on ice

Origin and Evolution of on ice

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'on ice' originated from the practice of storing perishable items on ice to keep them fresh and preserved.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a literal sense to refer to items being physically placed on ice for preservation, the phrase 'on ice' has evolved to also be used figuratively to mean something being put on hold or delayed.