Ice
noun
The solid form of water, formed when water is extremely cold.
I have put some ice in your drink to cool it down.
Often appears as...
- on thin ice
- break the ice
noun
Used to describe someone who is not showing any emotions or feelings.
He was ice in the face of danger.
Often appears as...
- cold as ice
- heart of ice
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To cover something with a layer of ice.
She iced the cake with pink and white frosting.
Often appears as...
- ice a cake
- ice a cookie
noun
In slang, 'ice' refers to diamonds or other gemstones.
His watch was covered in ice.
Often appears as...
- bling and ice
- ice on the wrist
Usage tips
Approving
Slang
verb
In colloquial terms, 'ice' can also mean 'to murder' or 'kill'.
The mob boss ordered his henchman to ice their rival.
Often appears as...
- ice a rival
- get iced
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The solid form of water, formed when water is extremely cold.
I have put some ice in your drink to cool it down.
Often appears as...
- on thin ice
- break the ice
noun
Used to describe someone who is not showing any emotions or feelings.
He was ice in the face of danger.
Often appears as...
- cold as ice
- heart of ice
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To cover something with a layer of ice.
She iced the cake with pink and white frosting.
Often appears as...
- ice a cake
- ice a cookie
noun
In slang, 'ice' refers to diamonds or other gemstones.
His watch was covered in ice.
Often appears as...
- bling and ice
- ice on the wrist
Usage tips
Approving
Slang
verb
In colloquial terms, 'ice' can also mean 'to murder' or 'kill'.
The mob boss ordered his henchman to ice their rival.
Often appears as...
- ice a rival
- get iced
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical State
Refers to water's solid state, not just general coldness.
Lake Erie is covered with ice during winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression in Idioms
Used in phrases to describe risky situations or breaking social tension.
He was on thin ice with his teacher after forgetting homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal and Figurative
Can be used both in literal cooling contexts and metaphorically in expressions.
Her ice-cold stare silenced the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical State
Refers to water's solid state, not just general coldness.
Lake Erie is covered with ice during winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression in Idioms
Used in phrases to describe risky situations or breaking social tension.
He was on thin ice with his teacher after forgetting homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal and Figurative
Can be used both in literal cooling contexts and metaphorically in expressions.
Her ice-cold stare silenced the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical State
Refers to water's solid state, not just general coldness.
Lake Erie is covered with ice during winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression in Idioms
Used in phrases to describe risky situations or breaking social tension.
He was on thin ice with his teacher after forgetting homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal and Figurative
Can be used both in literal cooling contexts and metaphorically in expressions.
Her ice-cold stare silenced the room.
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Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
but most importantly, I couldn't believe we were finding perfect waves in such a remote and rugged part of the world. At one point, we got to the beach only to find massive chunks of ice had piled on the shoreline. They created this barrier between us and the surf, and we had to weave through this thing like a maze just to get out into the lineup.
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What's below the tip of...
Here are some thing you might not know about the icy islands. The life of an iceberg begins many thousands of years before it reaches the ocean. Unlike sea ice or pack ice, which form when the ocean freezes, glaciers are made of fresh water. For thousands of years, these glaciers build layer upon layer of ice,
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The science of...
touch turns out to be crucial for romance. In this experiment, not realizing the study had begun, participants were asked to briefly hold the coffee, either hot or iced. Later, the participants read a story about a hypothetical person, and were asked to rate their personality.
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The psychological weight...
and i learned that my one hour of walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods and i went and did a glycemic a personal
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What’s so great about...
Those basins filled with water as the ice began to melt, creating the world's largest area of freshwater lakes. Over time, channels developed between these basins, and water began to flow in an ongoing exchange that persists to this day.
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The wars that inspired...
As far as we know, Medieval England was never invaded by ice zombies, or terrorized by dragons, but it was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families spanning generations and involving a massive cast of characters
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The science of...
snowflakes form when water vapor turns straight into ice. But that still doesn't explain why snowflakes have six sides. To understand that, we need to delve deeper into the physics of water.
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Coolest Concert Ever?...
really the definition for me of magic is unbelievable but happening and I think that in the long run is that is the kaboom possibility for ice music to really affect the world the people in
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A Collection Of Wild...
a year on ice that's constantly moving our story starts down there in the ice and snow it's spring and a new life is about to see daylight for the first time
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What is entropy? - Jeff...
There's a concept that's crucial to chemistry and physics. It helps explain why physical processes go one way and not the why ice melts,
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
but most importantly, I couldn't believe we were finding perfect waves in such a remote and rugged part of the world. At one point, we got to the beach only to find massive chunks of ice had piled on the shoreline. They created this barrier between us and the surf, and we had to weave through this thing like a maze just to get out into the lineup.
Video examples
What's below the tip of...
Here are some thing you might not know about the icy islands. The life of an iceberg begins many thousands of years before it reaches the ocean. Unlike sea ice or pack ice, which form when the ocean freezes, glaciers are made of fresh water. For thousands of years, these glaciers build layer upon layer of ice,
Video examples
The science of...
touch turns out to be crucial for romance. In this experiment, not realizing the study had begun, participants were asked to briefly hold the coffee, either hot or iced. Later, the participants read a story about a hypothetical person, and were asked to rate their personality.
Video examples
The psychological weight...
and i learned that my one hour of walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods and i went and did a glycemic a personal
Video examples
What’s so great about...
Those basins filled with water as the ice began to melt, creating the world's largest area of freshwater lakes. Over time, channels developed between these basins, and water began to flow in an ongoing exchange that persists to this day.
Video examples
The wars that inspired...
As far as we know, Medieval England was never invaded by ice zombies, or terrorized by dragons, but it was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families spanning generations and involving a massive cast of characters
Video examples
The science of...
snowflakes form when water vapor turns straight into ice. But that still doesn't explain why snowflakes have six sides. To understand that, we need to delve deeper into the physics of water.
Video examples
Coolest Concert Ever?...
really the definition for me of magic is unbelievable but happening and I think that in the long run is that is the kaboom possibility for ice music to really affect the world the people in
Video examples
A Collection Of Wild...
a year on ice that's constantly moving our story starts down there in the ice and snow it's spring and a new life is about to see daylight for the first time
Video examples
What is entropy? - Jeff...
There's a concept that's crucial to chemistry and physics. It helps explain why physical processes go one way and not the why ice melts,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Saku Koivu
Finnish Athlete
I always knew where I was going eventually, so it helped me to stay at home for three years. It helped me to develop my game. But it also helped me off the ice. Life here is way different, and I was able to get older.
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Ruskin Bond
Indian Author
Children haven't changed - the world around them has. Their basic natures haven't changed. They like ice creams. They like to have fun, play games if they get space.
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Mr. T
American Actor
All I ever wanted to do with my life was own a little house. I did that way back with 'Rocky,' so now everything I do is just icing on the cake.
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Katherine Kelly
English Actress
Maybe having to pretend to be in love with someone and then jump into bed with them breaks the ice very quickly; friendship follows fast.
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Brad Marchand
Canadian Athlete
I play low to the ice and that's a way I've protected myself in the past - I just felt that it was better to be safe than sorry.
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Bobby Orr
Canadian Athlete
I was the happiest guy in the world when I was on the ice. You're being paid to play a game! That's pretty special.
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Kat Dennings
American Actress
Although anything can happen when under the influence of ice water.
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James Holzhauer
American Celebrity
It definitely helps that I can bet big with ice water in my veins.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice.
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Ry Cooder
American Musician
I've been wanting an ice cream truck forever.
Quote examples
Saku Koivu
Finnish Athlete
I always knew where I was going eventually, so it helped me to stay at home for three years. It helped me to develop my game. But it also helped me off the ice. Life here is way different, and I was able to get older.
Quote examples
Ruskin Bond
Indian Author
Children haven't changed - the world around them has. Their basic natures haven't changed. They like ice creams. They like to have fun, play games if they get space.
Quote examples
Mr. T
American Actor
All I ever wanted to do with my life was own a little house. I did that way back with 'Rocky,' so now everything I do is just icing on the cake.
Quote examples
Katherine Kelly
English Actress
Maybe having to pretend to be in love with someone and then jump into bed with them breaks the ice very quickly; friendship follows fast.
Quote examples
Brad Marchand
Canadian Athlete
I play low to the ice and that's a way I've protected myself in the past - I just felt that it was better to be safe than sorry.
Quote examples
Bobby Orr
Canadian Athlete
I was the happiest guy in the world when I was on the ice. You're being paid to play a game! That's pretty special.
Quote examples
Kat Dennings
American Actress
Although anything can happen when under the influence of ice water.
Quote examples
James Holzhauer
American Celebrity
It definitely helps that I can bet big with ice water in my veins.
Quote examples
Robert Frost
American Poet
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice.
Quote examples
Ry Cooder
American Musician
I've been wanting an ice cream truck forever.
Example 1 of 10
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