Etymology
Origin of ice-cold
before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English
Example Sentences
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We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
In other words, news of the court is served ice-cold.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Thankfully, you’ll find plenty of grilled beef and ice-cold Guaraní pilsner, brewed for the restaurant, to smooth things over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Trucks are also continuously distributing free bottles of ice-cold water to pilgrims.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
He registered Wylan’s panicked expression, but it was all he could do to stay on his feet as the guard shoved him into line for an ice-cold shower.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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