ice water

American  

noun

1. water chilled with or as if with ice.

2. melted ice.

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ice water British  

noun

1. water formed from ice

2. Also called: iced water.  drinking water cooled by refrigeration or the addition of ice

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Etymology

Origin of ice water

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

“As a quarterback you have to take what they give you — and Jaylin did that,” said Gerard, whose players doused him with ice water after the awards ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

Pour in the ice water while the food processor is running.

From Salon

He starts each morning by folding his hands in prayer, dunking his face in a sink full of ice water afterward.

From Salon

Stewart has made an assured mess: a bleary, florid and sometimes lyrical film that could stand to be doused by a bucket of ice water.

From Los Angeles Times

Redick spoke to reporters after getting doused in ice water in the locker room by the Lakers celebrating clinching the third seed.

From Los Angeles Times