ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

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Additionally, helmets should be removed during breaks and ice towels and spray bottles filled with ice water should be provided. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026 Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, kneading just till dough holds together. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Drain shrimp, discarding cooking liquid, and transfer Shrimp to a bowl of ice water; let stand until completely chilled, about 5 minutes. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Some had come to stay by Staunton’s side throughout the week, and on the last day of camp, during the water fight, some of them chased her down and drenched her with the bucket of ice water. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice water

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ice water was in 1669

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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