iceberg

noun

ˈīs-ˌbərg How to pronounce iceberg (audio)
Definition of icebergnext
as in clam
a cold aloof person a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg

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Recent Examples of iceberg On a molecular level As an example of the distinction between energy and temperature, compare a cup of hot tea and an iceberg. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 An iceberg viewed from one side could morph into a completely different form as the ship sailed past it. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The researchers want to continue developing the Ice Dart technology for real-world applications, including autonomous landing site selection and an emergency takeoff capability to be used if an iceberg rolls over or breaks apart. — Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2026 Top tacos, tostadas, and burgers with shredded iceberg or romaine. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for iceberg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iceberg
  1. clam
  2. icicle
  3. stick
Noun
  • The fallout has been steep, resulting in shredded nets, decimated clam beds and mussel stocks, and hundreds of shuttered fisheries along the Italian coast.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine someone forgot a bowl of New England clam chowder in the back of a cloth-upholstered car during the height of a Florida summer.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of clam
Noun
  • Florist Amy Vongpitaka revealed to PEOPLE at the time that the couple created a winter wonderland under a tent in their living room, filled with candles, branches, crystal icicles and over 70,000 white orchids.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of icicle
Noun
  • As professional makeup artist Colby Smith previously told Vogue, think of an eyeshadow stick as a jumbo eyeliner.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • One of the attackers could be seen swinging a stick at the cameraman before the camera fell to the ground.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stick

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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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