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单词 icebergs
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iceberg

noun

ice·​berg ˈīs-ˌbərg How to pronounce iceberg (audio)
1
: a large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier
2
: an emotionally cold person
3
: iceberg lettuce

Synonyms

  • cold fish
  • cold turkey
  • icicle
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Example Sentences

a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg
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Word History

Etymology

probably partial translation of Danish or Norwegian isberg, from is ice + berg mountain

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

iceberg

noun

ice·​berg ˈīs-ˌbərg How to pronounce iceberg (audio)
: a large mass of ice that has broken away from a glacier and is floating in the ocean

icebergs

noun

plural of iceberg
as in icicles
a cold aloof person a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • icicles
  • sticks
  • clams
  • cold turkey
  • cold fishes
  • wallflowers
  • snobs
  • prigs
  • stuffed shirts
  • snots
  • snoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dears
  • sweethearts
  • sweeties
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