Icehouse
noun
A building used for storing ice, especially before modern refrigeration.
In the past, people relied on an icehouse to keep their food cold during the summer months.
Often appears as...
- historic icehouse
- commercial icehouse
Usage tips
Neutral
food storage, cold storage, ice trade
noun
A term used in modern contexts to describe a cold or unwelcoming place or atmosphere.
The atmosphere in the office felt like an icehouse after the argument.
Often appears as...
- icehouse atmosphere
- icehouse feelings
Usage tips
Informal
cold environment, chilly atmosphere, uninviting space
noun
A building used for storing ice, especially before modern refrigeration.
In the past, people relied on an icehouse to keep their food cold during the summer months.
Often appears as...
- historic icehouse
- commercial icehouse
Usage tips
Neutral
food storage, cold storage, ice trade
noun
A term used in modern contexts to describe a cold or unwelcoming place or atmosphere.
The atmosphere in the office felt like an icehouse after the argument.
Often appears as...
- icehouse atmosphere
- icehouse feelings
Usage tips
Informal
cold environment, chilly atmosphere, uninviting space
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Icehouses were particularly common in colder climates for preserving food.
For example, icehouses were a key part of the food supply system in the 19th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Use
In literature, describing a relationship as an 'icehouse' can suggest emotional distance.
Using 'icehouse' metaphorically can convey feelings of isolation.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Differences
In some regions, 'icehouse' may refer specifically to commercial ice storage rather than private use.
Understanding local vernacular can help in using the term appropriately.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Icehouses were particularly common in colder climates for preserving food.
For example, icehouses were a key part of the food supply system in the 19th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Use
In literature, describing a relationship as an 'icehouse' can suggest emotional distance.
Using 'icehouse' metaphorically can convey feelings of isolation.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Differences
In some regions, 'icehouse' may refer specifically to commercial ice storage rather than private use.
Understanding local vernacular can help in using the term appropriately.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Icehouses were particularly common in colder climates for preserving food.
For example, icehouses were a key part of the food supply system in the 19th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Use
In literature, describing a relationship as an 'icehouse' can suggest emotional distance.
Using 'icehouse' metaphorically can convey feelings of isolation.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Differences
In some regions, 'icehouse' may refer specifically to commercial ice storage rather than private use.
Understanding local vernacular can help in using the term appropriately.
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