ice

1 of 5

noun

ˈīs

often attributive

: frozen water

: a sheet or stretch of ice

: a substance resembling ice

especially : the solid state of a substance usually found as a gas or liquid

ammonia ice in the rings of Saturn

: a state of coldness (as from formality or reserve)

: a frozen dessert containing a flavoring (such as fruit juice)

especially : one containing no milk or cream

British : a serving of ice cream

slang : diamonds

broadly : jewelry

: an undercover premium paid to a theater employee for choice theater tickets

: crystal meth

iceless

ˈīs-ləs

adjective

ice

2 of 5

verb

iced; icing

transitive verb

: to coat with or convert into ice

: to chill with ice

: to supply with ice

: to cover with or as if with icing

: to put on ice

: secure sense 1b

made two free throws … to ice the win

Jack McCallum

: to shoot (an ice hockey puck) the length of the rink and beyond the opponents' goal line

slang : kill sense 1a

intransitive verb

: to become ice-cold

: to become covered with ice

—often used with up or over

: to have ice form inside

-ice

3 of 5

noun suffix

əs

: act

service

: quality

justice

: condition

cowardice

Ice

4 of 5

abbreviation (1)

Iceland

ICE

5 of 5

abbreviation (2)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

In March 2003, the Homeland Security Act set into motion what would be the single-largest government reorganization since the creation of the Department of Defense. One of the agencies in the new Department of Homeland Security was the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now known as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE.

www.ice.gov/history

in case of emergency

Enter an ICE (in case of emergency) listing in the address book of your cell phone. Place the ICE acronym next to a person who can assist emergency workers if any important medical decisions need to be made.

Andrew Weil

internal combustion engine

International Cultural Exchange

Example Sentences

Noun The steps were coated with ice. Ice formed on the car's windows. The ice melted quickly in the hot sun. She skated out onto the ice. He almost fell through a hole in the ice. Fill the glass with ice. He gave her some ice for her birthday. Verb Ice the glasses before you fill them. with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Office workers toiling away without air conditioning posted pictures of large ice blocks stationed around desks and in front of electric fans.

Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The first order of the day is to prepare a drink, with Kris helpfully pulling a bottle of vodka, olives, and two martini glasses from her black croc Birkin to get things started, while Kylie prepares the crushed ice.

Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Tipping points include the collapse of massive ice sheets leading to even faster rates of sea level rise, or drying of the Amazon rainforest that leads to the loss of one of the world’s most efficient natural absorbers of atmospheric carbon.

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Inmates who responded to the survey reported inconsistent access to water and ice.

Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The hefty, handcrafted ice pops at Morelia are made with fresh fruits and nuts combined with Italian gelato and French sorbet.

Robin Soslow, Chron, 12 Sep. 2022 The city’s boil-water advisory, issued more than six weeks ago, means tap water must be boiled before being used to drink, cook, make ice, wash dishes or brush teeth.

Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Numerous empty tin beer buckets and ice lay tipped over on the floor and tables, which were pushed up against the walls.

Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Seeing them as confidants—true confidants, not just characters standing close to each other in a handful of scenes—would have given viewers a new angle through which to view the world of ice and fire.

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022

Verb

Keaton Windell made two free throws with 30 seconds left and Scheidt converted two free throws of his own with 15 seconds to ice the game.

Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Use it just like a layered cake and pour half of the batter in each turkey—once cool, ice one half and put them together to create a 3-D cake.

Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Even my tweets became a subject so touchy that most of my AsAm colleagues decided that was the time to avoid me or ice me out.

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 14 July 2022 Lillard made both free throws to ice the game at 123-119.

oregonlive, 5 Mar. 2021 None were bigger than a pair of free throws with 14.1 seconds left to ice the game.

Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2022 That was followed by a basket by Voskuil and, with nine seconds left, a free throw by McKinney to ice the game.

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2022 The Knights shot 50% from the field (25-50) and never let the game get closer than six. With a pair of Fleming free throws to ice the game, Freedom Hall erupted as soon as the buzzer sounded.

J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 9 Mar. 2022 Elizabeth Zimmerman followed Barnes with 15 points, including a trio of threes in the second quarter and four free throws in the final quarter to ice the game.

Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English is, from Old English īs; akin to Old High German īs ice, Avestan isu- icy

Noun suffix

French, suffix forming nouns from nouns and adjectives, going back to Old French -ise, -ice, partially nativized borrowing from Latin -itia, suffix forming nouns from adjectives (usually monosyllabic), extended form of -ia -ia entry 1, and -itium, forming nouns usually designating status (as servitium service entry 1) from personal nouns

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

ice 1 of 2

noun

ˈīs

: frozen water

: a sheet of frozen water

She skated out onto the ice.

: a substance like ice

Ammonia ice is found in the rings of Saturn.

: a frozen dessert usually made with sweetened fruit juice

ice

2 of 2

verb

iced; icing

: to coat or become coated with ice

The roads iced up.

: to chill with ice

Ice the glasses.

: to cover with icing

ice 1 of 2

noun

as in jewelry

slang decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body She joked that she was wearing so much ice that she nearly blinded herself looking into the well-lit mirror.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

jewelry
accessory
jewel
rock
ornamentation
decoration
bling
adornment
bauble
trinket
gemstone
bling-bling
bijouterie
brilliant
garnish
gem
crown jewels
trim
bijou
regalia
garniture
garnishment
setoff
embellishment
gaud
parure
zircon
rhinestone
baguette
beautifier
birthstone
scarab
frill
cameo
solitaire
cabochon
caparison
embellisher
paste
doodad
teardrop

ice

2 of 2

verb

as in to ensure

to make sure, certain, or safe with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs

Synonyms & Similar Words

ensure
guarantee
assure
insure
secure
guaranty
cinch
promise
witness
warrant
swear
pledge
vouch
certify
attest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

weaken
undermine
enfeeble

as in to murder

slang to put to death deliberately that gang leader wouldn't hesitate to ice anyone who tries to invade his turf

Synonyms & Similar Words

murder
assassinate
slay
off
execute
kill
dispatch
rub out
snuff
whack
get
put away
neutralize
bump off
take out
shoot
destroy
knock off
liquidate
slaughter
cut down
blow away
terminate
croak
shoot down
zap
blot out
carry off
do in
fell
do away with
butcher
smite
claim
wipe out
eliminate
massacre
eradicate
mow (down)
annihilate
exterminate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

restore
raise
revive
animate
resuscitate
resurrect

单词	ice
释义	ice 1 of 5 noun ˈīs often attributive 1 a : frozen water b : a sheet or stretch of ice 2 : a substance resembling ice especially : the solid state of a substance usually found as a gas or liquid ammonia ice in the rings of Saturn 3 : a state of coldness (as from formality or reserve) 4 a : a frozen dessert containing a flavoring (such as fruit juice) especially : one containing no milk or cream b British : a serving of ice cream 5 slang : diamonds broadly : jewelry 6 : an undercover premium paid to a theater employee for choice theater tickets 7 : crystal meth iceless ˈīs-ləs adjective ice 2 of 5 verb iced; icing transitive verb 1 a : to coat with or convert into ice b : to chill with ice c : to supply with ice 2 : to cover with or as if with icing 3 : to put on ice 4 : secure sense 1b made two free throws … to ice the win Jack McCallum 5 : to shoot (an ice hockey puck) the length of the rink and beyond the opponents' goal line 6 slang : kill sense 1a intransitive verb 1 : to become ice-cold 2 a : to become covered with ice —often used with up or over b : to have ice form inside -ice 3 of 5 noun suffix əs : act service : quality justice : condition cowardice Ice 4 of 5 abbreviation (1) Iceland ICE 5 of 5 abbreviation (2) 1 Immigration and Customs Enforcement In March 2003, the Homeland Security Act set into motion what would be the single-largest government reorganization since the creation of the Department of Defense. One of the agencies in the new Department of Homeland Security was the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, now known as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE. www.ice.gov/history 2 in case of emergency Enter an ICE (in case of emergency) listing in the address book of your cell phone. Place the ICE acronym next to a person who can assist emergency workers if any important medical decisions need to be made. Andrew Weil 3 internal combustion engine 4 International Cultural Exchange Phrases on ice 1 : with every likelihood of being won or accomplished 2 : in reserve or safekeeping on thin ice : in a precarious or risky situation Synonyms Verb assure cinch ensure guarantee guaranty insure secure See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The steps were coated with ice. Ice formed on the car's windows. The ice melted quickly in the hot sun. She skated out onto the ice. He almost fell through a hole in the ice. Fill the glass with ice. He gave her some ice for her birthday. Verb Ice the glasses before you fill them. with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Office workers toiling away without air conditioning posted pictures of large ice blocks stationed around desks and in front of electric fans. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The first order of the day is to prepare a drink, with Kris helpfully pulling a bottle of vodka, olives, and two martini glasses from her black croc Birkin to get things started, while Kylie prepares the crushed ice. Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Tipping points include the collapse of massive ice sheets leading to even faster rates of sea level rise, or drying of the Amazon rainforest that leads to the loss of one of the world’s most efficient natural absorbers of atmospheric carbon. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Inmates who responded to the survey reported inconsistent access to water and ice. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The hefty, handcrafted ice pops at Morelia are made with fresh fruits and nuts combined with Italian gelato and French sorbet. Robin Soslow, Chron, 12 Sep. 2022 The city’s boil-water advisory, issued more than six weeks ago, means tap water must be boiled before being used to drink, cook, make ice, wash dishes or brush teeth. Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Numerous empty tin beer buckets and ice lay tipped over on the floor and tables, which were pushed up against the walls. Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Seeing them as confidants—true confidants, not just characters standing close to each other in a handful of scenes—would have given viewers a new angle through which to view the world of ice and fire. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 Verb Keaton Windell made two free throws with 30 seconds left and Scheidt converted two free throws of his own with 15 seconds to ice the game. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Use it just like a layered cake and pour half of the batter in each turkey—once cool, ice one half and put them together to create a 3-D cake. Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Even my tweets became a subject so touchy that most of my AsAm colleagues decided that was the time to avoid me or ice me out. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 14 July 2022 Lillard made both free throws to ice the game at 123-119. oregonlive, 5 Mar. 2021 None were bigger than a pair of free throws with 14.1 seconds left to ice the game. Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2022 That was followed by a basket by Voskuil and, with nine seconds left, a free throw by McKinney to ice the game. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2022 The Knights shot 50% from the field (25-50) and never let the game get closer than six. With a pair of Fleming free throws to ice the game, Freedom Hall erupted as soon as the buzzer sounded. J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 9 Mar. 2022 Elizabeth Zimmerman followed Barnes with 15 points, including a trio of threes in the second quarter and four free throws in the final quarter to ice the game. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English is, from Old English īs; akin to Old High German īs ice, Avestan isu- icy Noun suffix French, suffix forming nouns from nouns and adjectives, going back to Old French -ise, -ice, partially nativized borrowing from Latin -itia, suffix forming nouns from adjectives (usually monosyllabic), extended form of -ia -ia entry 1, and -itium, forming nouns usually designating status (as servitium service entry 1) from personal nouns First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing ice cut no ice break the ice cut ice ice bag ice ax ice age have ice water in her veins gel ice dry ice center ice ice-cream chair ice cap ice cream ice-cold ice-cream cone ice dancing ice-cream headache ice floe ice-out ice lolly ice over/up ice plant ice pick ice pack ice skate ice show ice rink ice shelf ice wine ice water ice water in one's veins ice storm pack ice shelf ice on thin ice black ice ice hockey Neapolitan ice cream ice fishing ice sheet ice field ice milk water ice ice fog ice point on ice See More cut no ice break the ice cut ice ice bag ice ax ice age have ice water in her veins gel ice dry ice center ice ice-cream chair ice cap ice cream ice-cold ice-cream cone ice dancing ice-cream headache ice floe ice-out ice lolly ice over/up ice plant ice pick ice pack ice skate ice show ice rink ice shelf ice wine ice water ice water in one's veins ice storm pack ice shelf ice on thin ice black ice ice hockey Neapolitan ice cream ice fishing ice sheet ice field ice milk water ice ice fog ice point on ice See More Kids Definition ice 1 of 2 noun ˈīs 1 : frozen water 2 : a sheet of frozen water She skated out onto the ice. 3 : a substance like ice Ammonia ice is found in the rings of Saturn. 4 : a frozen dessert usually made with sweetened fruit juice ice 2 of 2 verb iced; icing 1 : to coat or become coated with ice The roads iced up. 2 : to chill with ice Ice the glasses. 3 : to cover with icing Medical Definition ice noun ˈīs 1 : frozen water 2 : crystal meth Legal Definition ICE abbreviation Immigration and Customs Enforcement ice 1 of 2 noun as in jewelry slang decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body She joked that she was wearing so much ice that she nearly blinded herself looking into the well-lit mirror. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance jewelry accessory jewel rock ornamentation decoration bling adornment bauble trinket gemstone bling-bling bijouterie brilliant garnish gem crown jewels trim bijou regalia garniture garnishment setoff embellishment gaud parure zircon rhinestone baguette beautifier birthstone scarab frill cameo solitaire cabochon caparison embellisher paste doodad teardrop ice 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to ensure to make sure, certain, or safe with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs Synonyms & Similar Words ensure guarantee assure insure secure guaranty cinch promise witness warrant swear pledge vouch certify attest Antonyms & Near Antonyms weaken undermine enfeeble 2 as in to murder slang to put to death deliberately that gang leader wouldn't hesitate to ice anyone who tries to invade his turf Synonyms & Similar Words murder assassinate slay off execute kill dispatch rub out snuff whack get put away neutralize bump off take out shoot destroy knock off liquidate slaughter cut down blow away terminate croak shoot down zap blot out carry off do in fell do away with butcher smite claim wipe out eliminate massacre eradicate mow (down) annihilate exterminate Antonyms & Near Antonyms restore raise revive animate resuscitate resurrect Phrases Containing ice cut ice cut ice
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