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ice

[ ˈīs]

ice

noun

[ˈīs]

Definition of ice

(Entry 1 of 5)

1a : 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)

4a : 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

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

ice

verb

iced; icing

Definition of ice (Entry 2 of 5)

transitive verb

1a : 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

2a : to become covered with ice —often used with up or over

b : to have ice form inside

Other Words from ice

Noun

iceless \ ˈīs-ləs \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Verb

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//With Arkansas leading 41-34 with just fewer than six minutes left, the Razorback put the game on ice with a 62-yard touchdown reception en route to a 55-34.
— Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, "Watch Arkansas’ Cheyenne O’Grady run through half Colorado State defense for TD in win," 15 Sep. 2019
//He is astonished at how fast the ice is succumbing.
— Tim Appenzeller, Science | AAAS, "Global warming has made iconic Andean peak unrecognizable," 11 Sep. 2019
//Today, the closest sea ice to any part of Alaska is over 125 miles offshore.
— Bill Weir, CNN, "Alaska just had the most ridiculous summer. That's a red flag for the planet.," 9 Sep. 2019
//The way the ice is vibrating off the side of the rocket, the logo is exposed in the sunlight, and the exposure is darkened to show detail in the exhaust blows my mind.
— Trevor Mahlmann, Ars Technica, "Behind the scenes at Earth’s most beautiful rocket launch site," 25 Aug. 2019
//Cloudy with a Chance of Showers, made with ginger beer, lime juice and molasses ice cubes. 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-623-5112, broadmoor.com Jungle Mauby Tepache, made with mauby bark, tepache, ancho chili, cinnamon and nutmeg.
— Sarah Kuta, The Know, "What to drink when you’re not drinking: 12 zero-proof cocktails at Colorado bars and restaurants," 20 Aug. 2019
//Sea ice is the main habitat for polar bears and a resting platform for female walruses and their young.
— Dan Joling, BostonGlobe.com, "Alaska records its warmest month ever; future records likely," 17 Aug. 2019
//When that process stops, the glacier essentially becomes one massive melting ice cube.
— Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Plaque Memorializes First Icelandic Glacier Lost to Climate Change," 24 July 2019
//Cool treats to beat the heat Make your dogs a summer treat by freezing dog food and treats into some ice cubes.
— Keith Schubert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Tips to stay safe and cool during the heatwave," 15 July 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//For lunch and dinner, veterans and active service members get the All-American Burger (with or without cheese), served with fries and your choice of soda, iced tea, or a hot beverage.
— Morgan Raum, PEOPLE.com, "All the Restaurants Where Military Members Can Get Free or Discounted Meals on Veterans Day," 6 Nov. 2019
//What was for me, however, was my younger daughter’s beverage choice, a signature pomegranate iced tea ($5.95) with whole raspberries and mango-flavored popping boba.
— Anchorage Daily News, "A patisserie, boba parlor, sandwich shop and chowder house under one roof," 23 Oct. 2019
//Rolls, signature salad and chocolate mousse are included as well as coffee, tea and iced tea.
— Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, "Senior Erica Nie performs in the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra at BBHHS: Talk of the Towns," 19 Oct. 2019
//Fortunately for you, the Boat Basin Cafe is right on the Greenway, so anytime after noon, stop and have an iced tea on the outdoor patio.
— Max Falkowitz, New York Times, "Biking the Length of Manhattan, With Stops Along the Way," 7 Aug. 2019
//Lunch-goers also can try a weekday lunch combo, which includes a brat, fries and lemonade or iced tea.
— Ava Garcia, azcentral, "Brat Haus in uptown Phoenix is a new neighborhood spot for games, beer and giant pretzels," 12 July 2019
//Turkey's shot at an upset win ended with the four straight iced free throws.
— Emily Caron, SI.com, "Team USA Avoids Upset by Turkey in FIBA World Cup Overtime Thriller," 3 Sep. 2019
//Elphaba green, the doughnuts are iced with strawberry-cheesecake frosting and garnished in Glinda-esque style.
— Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "Psycho Donuts’ new ‘Wicked’ doughnuts channel Glinda the good witch," 5 Aug. 2019
//Post-workout massage helps to speed recovery and provides some pain relief, while icing helps to reduce any inflammation.
— Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "What is plantar fasciitis? And what can you do to relieve the pain?," 16 July 2019

First Known Use of ice

Noun

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

Verb

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

History and Etymology for ice

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