ice

[US]/aɪs/
[UK]/aɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. frozen water, usually in the form of a solid block
vt. & vi. to become or cause to become covered with ice

Phrases & Collocations

ice cube

ice cream

ice skating

iceberg

iced coffee

on ice

sea ice

break the ice

on thin ice

ice age

ice hockey

ice water

thin ice

ice sheet

ice cold

dry ice

polar ice

water ice

put on ice

melting ice

vanilla ice cream

ice crystal

ice cap

Example Sentences

The ice is thawing.

a brick of ice cream.

ice is in equilibrium with water.

the lake was ice-bound.

a portion of ice cream.

perennial ice and snow

slid on the ice and fell.

There is ice on the lake in winter.

It is snow and ice crystals.

a dish of ice cream.

a dollop of ice cream.

The ice on that pond is unsafe for skating.

a family block of ice cream.

the clink of ice in tall glasses.

ice cream sold by the dip.

there is plenty of ice-cold beer.

Real-world Examples

The glacial epoch is over, so why is there ice everywhere?

Source: Selected Literary Poems

It has these big towering ice cliffs.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

It breaks the ice into smaller pieces.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

Best get some ice on that lip.

Source: Ozark.

Other times, the chair will ask for quick introductions to break the ice.

Source: Oxford University: Business English

He was able to break the ice with people.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2019 Collection

Do you have any ice? -Check the freezer.

Source: Friends Season 3

But to be fair, I broke the ice.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

Would you like some ice for your tongue?

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Have you ever put dry ice in a bottle?

Source: Psychology Mini Class

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