ice cube

American  

noun

1. a small cube of ice, as one made in a special tray in the freezing compartment of a refrigerator or by an ice-making machine.

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Etymology

Origin of ice cube

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“Like an ice cube that freezes from the outside in — this stuff cures, it heats up and cures from the outside in. While it’s doing that process, it’s building that pressure,” Covey said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The market thinks it is a “melting ice cube and worthless,” but Einhorn says ice “actually turns into a lot of fresh water.”

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

You can also freeze this mixture into ice cube trays or popsicle molds to create a perfect mid-afternoon summer snack.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

I asked for an ice cube for my lukewarm California Sauvignon Blanc at one point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The Owner raised a hand—was that an ice cube inside it?—to push Marigold away, but she was too quick for him.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff