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iceman

ice·man [ ˈīs-ˌman]

iceman

noun

[ˈīs-ˌman]

Definition of iceman

1 : a man skilled in traveling on ice

2 : one who sells or delivers ice

Recent Examples on the Web

//These icemen start with tap water, which flows through a five-step filtration system that peels away impurities.
— Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, "Nice ice, baby: Fancy ‘clear ice’ taking South Florida cocktails to cooler heights," 26 July 2019
//As the iceman chipped away at the ice, kids would get the shards of ice that fell off the back of the truck.
— Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "The Penny Ice Fund was a lifesaver for Indianapolis' needy," 19 July 2019
//He is known as remote, and his cool reserve plays to both of his reputations: technocrat and iceman.
— Karl Vick, Time, "Is Rwanda's Paul Kagame a Strongman, a Technocrat, or Something in Between?," 27 June 2019
//Everyone there was eager to see Washington’s return to Broadway, but not as eager as the non- ticket–holding fans, who formed a scrum outside the stage door, wielding their iPhones in hopes of getting a selfie with the iceman himself.
— Maria Ward, Vogue, "Fans Go Wild for Denzel Washington at the Broadway Opening of The Iceman Cometh," 27 Apr. 2018
//Her wealthy husband finally realized the cause of the high cost and canceled the iceman’s visits.
— Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Despite mild winter, Treasure Valley fruit trees likely are doing OK | Idaho Statesman," 21 Feb. 2018
//Researchers even think Ötzi the iceman, the most famous glacier mummy, likely emerged due to the warming climate.
— Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Norway’s Melting Glaciers Release Over 2,000 Artifacts," 26 Jan. 2018
//The rough-hewn sandals look like something Otzi, the famed iceman found in the Alps, may have worn trudging through the mountains all those millenniums ago.
— Patrick J. Mcdonnell, sacbee, "Where the border fence meets the sea, a strange beach scene contrasts U.S., Mexico," 4 Sep. 2017
//Verdict: Hit Though unlikely, Clement should push to sign Viera even if Gylfi stays - and would be an adequate replacement if the iceman leaves.
— SI.com, "Hit or Miss? Taking a Look at Swansea's Rumoured Midfield Targets & Whether They're Worth Signing," 21 July 2017

First Known Use of iceman

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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