ice bag

American  

noun

1. a waterproof bag to be filled with ice and applied to the head or another part of the body to be cooled.

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ice bag British  

noun

1. a waterproof bag used as an ice pack

2. a strong bag, usually made of canvas and equipped with two handles, used for carrying blocks of ice

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Etymology

Origin of ice bag

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

But with ice bags wrapped around both knees and both feet submerged in an ice bath, Reaves was still encouraged by the Lakers’ rise to the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference.

From Los Angeles Times

Wimbledon in particular will welcome the respite after the hottest start to the tennis tournament on record with tennis players seen holding ice bags on their heads to keep themselves cool.

From BBC

Birds have moved in, leaving droppings on the food trays and ice bags handed out to keep inmates cool.

From New York Times

Another ice bag was wrapped with plastic to his back.

From Los Angeles Times

Reaves sat at his locker with ice bags on both knees and towels wrapped around his body.

From Los Angeles Times