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Word ice
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / aɪs / NAmE / aɪs /
Example
  • there was ice on the windows.
  • the lake was covered with a sheet of ice.
  • my hands are as cold as ice.
  • the dancers came out onto the ice.
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ice

(noun)BrE / aɪs / NAmE / aɪs /
  1. water that has frozen and become solid
    • see also icy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/icy
    • There was ice on the windows.
    • The lake was covered with a sheet of ice.
    • My hands are as cold as ice.
  2. a frozen surface that people skate on
    • The dancers came out onto the ice.
    • Both teams are on the ice, waiting for the whistle.
  3. a piece of ice used to keep food and drinks cold
    • I'll have lemonade please—no ice.
  4. an ice cream
    • Drinks, ices and popcorn are all on sale in the foyer.
  5. a type of sweet food that consists of ice that has been crushed and flavoured
  6. to be taking a risk
  7. to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc.
    • see also icebreaker (2)
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/icebreaker
    • Jim organized a few party games to break the ice when people first arrived.
  8. to have no influence or effect on somebody
    • His excuses cut no ice with me.
  9. kept cold by being surrounded by ice
    • All the food is laid out and the champagne is on ice.
  10. not being dealt with now; waiting to be dealt with at a later time
    • We've had to put our plans on ice for the time being.
  11. performed by skaters on an ice rink
    • Cinderella on ice

    Extra Examples

    • Ice had formed on the pond.
    • Is the ice thick enough to walk on?
    • Motorists have been warned about black ice on the roads.
    • People were skating on the ice.
    • The glass was filled with green liquid and crushed ice.
    • The ice was beginning to melt.
    • The spray froze and formed great blocks of ice on the front of the ship.
    • You’re skating on thin ice.

    Word Origin

    • Old English īs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ijs and German Eis.
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