ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Blanch the squash in boiling water for three to five minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025 In other words – plunging into ice water causes the brain to release chemicals that make people feel good. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024 My diving colleague had tons of experience, but not on ice water and not on the rebreathers. Jill Heinerth, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Remove the shrimp and plunge in ice water to stop the cooking. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice water 

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice water was in 1669

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“Ice water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20water. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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