iced

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adjective

ˈīst How to pronounce iced (audio)
Synonyms of icednext
of a liquid
: containing ice or cooled by ice or refrigeration
iced water
iced coffee
iced tea

iced

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past tense and past participle of ice entry 2

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Crunchy ice on demand The iced beverage fiend in your life will go gaga for this mini version of our longtime favorite ice maker, the GE Opal. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 FinalPress is a micro French press made of stainless steel (and zero plastic) that can brew hot, iced, or cold brew coffee anywhere, and comes with a unique bottom-lid ejection system for easy cleaning. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The coffee chain is targeting younger consumers by adding more iced drinks and matcha to its menus. — Leah Quinn, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The iced Americano is aerated to create creamy, cascading effects, which are its only real selling points. — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iced

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First Known Use

Adjective

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of iced was in 1673

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“Iced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iced. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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