black ice
noun
: a nearly transparent film of ice on a dark surface (such as a paved road or a body of water) that is difficult to see
Examples of black ice in a Sentence
Drivers should beware of black ice.
Recent Examples on the Web
At least one car crash, on the Belt Parkway in Queens, was blamed on black ice.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
What happens far less frequently is the confluence of several days of a snowless and largely windless freeze that results in the smooth, black ice that’s perfect for wild skating—skimming across naturally frozen, unmaintained bodies of water.
—Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024
When driving under conditions that may cause black ice, remember to leave plenty of time and exercise caution on bridges and overpasses.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Motorists can forget to take it slow when conditions appear to be fine, especially in the overnight hours when black ice can be an issue for bridges and elevated roadways.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
What happens far less frequently is the confluence of several days of a snowless and largely windless freeze that results in the smooth, black ice that’s perfect for wild skating—skimming across naturally frozen, unmaintained bodies of water.
—Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024
When driving under conditions that may cause black ice, remember to leave plenty of time and exercise caution on bridges and overpasses.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Motorists can forget to take it slow when conditions appear to be fine, especially in the overnight hours when black ice can be an issue for bridges and elevated roadways.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
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“Black ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20ice. Accessed 16 Jul. 2024.
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