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ice

/aɪs/

NOUN

1. Water in frozen solid form

Water that has frozen into a solid state, typically at or below 0°C under normal atmospheric pressure.

1.1. Frozen water and natural ice

Used for solid water found in nature or formed when liquid water freezes.

Synonyms

  • frozen water
  • ice crystal

Antonyms

  • liquid water

Examples

  • The lake was covered with a thick layer of ice.
  • Water turned to ice during the freezing night.
  • The glacier contains enormous amounts of ancient ice.

Related Words

  • freezing
  • frost
  • glacier
  • icicle
  • snow
  • permafrost

1.2. Ice used for cooling

Used for solid water added to drinks or applied to objects and the body to lower temperature.

Synonyms

  • ice cubes
  • cubed ice

Examples

  • She added ice to the lemonade.
  • He wrapped an ice pack in a towel to cool his knee.
  • The cooler was filled with ice to keep the food cold.

Related Words

  • ice pack
  • cooling
  • refrigeration
  • chilling
  • cold

NOUN

2. A frozen chemical substance

A solid form of a volatile substance, especially a chemical such as carbon dioxide or ammonia, or a crystalline form of certain drugs.

2.1. Dry ice and industrial cooling

Used for solid carbon dioxide or similar frozen substances used in cooling, storage, and industrial processes.

Synonyms

  • solid carbon dioxide

Examples

  • The laboratory used dry ice to keep the samples cold.
  • Dry ice changes directly from a solid into a gas.

Related Words

  • carbon dioxide
  • sublimation
  • refrigeration
  • coolant
  • cryogenics

2.2. Crystalline stimulant drug

An informal term for a crystalline form of methamphetamine, a powerful stimulant drug.

Synonyms

  • crystal meth
  • crystal methamphetamine

Examples

  • The report discussed the illegal distribution of ice.
  • The public health campaign addressed the risks associated with crystal meth.

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NOUN

3. A frozen dessert

A sweet frozen food made from ingredients such as fruit juice, water, sugar, milk, or cream.

3.1. Fruit-based frozen desserts

Used for a frozen sweet made primarily from fruit juice, water, and sugar, similar to a sorbet or water ice.

Synonyms

  • water ice
  • fruit ice

Examples

  • The restaurant served lemon ice as a refreshing dessert.
  • She made fruit ice with fresh strawberries and sugar.

Related Words

  • sorbet
  • fruit juice
  • sugar
  • frozen dessert
  • sherbet

3.2. Ice cream

Used informally or in some varieties of English to refer to ice cream or a similar frozen dairy dessert.

Synonyms

  • ice cream

Examples

  • The children chose chocolate ice for dessert.
  • A scoop of vanilla ice was served with the cake.

Related Words

  • gelato
  • frozen yogurt
  • sundae
  • sorbet
  • dessert

NOUN

4. Diamonds and jewelry

Slang for diamonds or expensive jewelry, especially when referring to conspicuous or valuable adornments.

4.1. Diamonds and precious stones

Used informally to refer to diamonds or other sparkling gemstones worn as jewelry.

Synonyms

  • diamonds
  • bling

Examples

  • The rapper showed off his ice in the music video.
  • Her necklace was covered in sparkling ice.

Related Words

NOUN

5. The playing surface in ice hockey

The ice-covered surface on which an ice hockey game is played.

5.1. Ice hockey rink

Used to refer to the frozen playing surface or the rink during an ice hockey game.

Synonyms

  • rink
  • ice rink

Examples

  • The players took to the ice before the match began.
  • The team practiced passing the puck across the ice.

Related Words

  • ice hockey
  • skating
  • puck
  • goal
  • rink boards
  • hockey player

NOUN

6. A bribe or illicit payment

Informal slang for money or another benefit offered to influence someone improperly, particularly in a corrupt transaction.

6.1. Bribery and corruption

Used in slang to refer to a bribe or illicit payment intended to influence a decision or action.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The investigation uncovered an alleged payment described as ice.
  • The official was accused of accepting a bribe in exchange for approving the contract.

Related Words

  • corruption
  • payoff
  • inducement
  • graft
  • under-the-table payment

VERB

7. To cool something with ice

To chill a drink, food, or another object by adding ice or bringing it into contact with ice.

7.1. Cooling drinks and food

Used when ice is added to a drink or used to lower the temperature of food or another item.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Examples

  • Ice the drinks before the guests arrive.
  • The bartender iced the punch for the party.
  • We need to chill the juice before serving it.

Related Words

  • refrigerate
  • cooling
  • ice cubes
  • cold
  • temperature

VERB

8. To freeze or make icy

To become frozen or to cause something to become covered with ice or turn into a frozen state.

8.1. Freezing and becoming icy

Used when a liquid freezes or when a surface or object becomes icy.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Examples

  • The pond iced over during the cold spell.
  • The freezing rain iced the roads overnight.
  • The water began to freeze as temperatures fell.

Related Words

  • freezing point
  • frost
  • glaze
  • frozen
  • solidify

VERB

9. To murder someone

Slang for killing or murdering a person, especially in criminal or informal usage.

9.1. Killing and murder

Used informally to mean deliberately killing someone.

Synonyms

  • murder
  • kill
  • assassinate

Antonyms

Examples

  • In the crime drama, the gang planned to ice a rival.
  • The detective suspected that the witness had been hired to kill the informant.

Related Words

VERB

10. To cover a cake with icing

To coat a cake or other baked item with icing or frosting.

10.1. Cake decorating

Used when applying a layer of sweet icing or frosting to a cake, pastry, or similar baked food.

Synonyms

Examples

  • She iced the cake with vanilla frosting.
  • The baker iced each cupcake before adding sprinkles.
  • He learned to frost a cake evenly for the celebration.

Related Words

VERB

11. To send a team into competition

In sports, to put a team or player into a game or competition.

11.1. Selecting a team for a match

Used in sports reporting to describe fielding or deploying a team for a particular game.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The coach decided to ice a younger lineup for the exhibition game.
  • The club iced its strongest team for the final.

Related Words

VERB

12. To send the puck down the rink illegally

In ice hockey, to shoot the puck from one end of the rink past the opposing goal line under conditions that result in an icing stoppage.

12.1. Icing in ice hockey

Used when a player shoots the puck the length of the playing surface in a way that triggers an icing call under the rules.

Synonyms

  • shoot the puck down the ice

Examples

  • The defenseman iced the puck while trying to relieve pressure.
  • The referee stopped play after the team iced the puck.

Related Words