ice water
Americannoun
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water chilled with or as if with ice.
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melted ice.
noun
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water formed from ice
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Also called: iced water. drinking water cooled by refrigeration or the addition of ice
Etymology
Origin of ice water
First recorded in 1715–25
Example Sentences
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“On that Cochrane analysis, you should probably read this: http://www.theheart.org/article/1174743.do” The 'Glaring Hole' in Climate Science Commented on The Challenger Disaster And A Cup Of Ice Water “Matthew, you could not be more right.
From Forbes • Feb. 1, 2011
Or "Little Ice Water" or "Blazing Ben" or "the Hawk."
From Time Magazine Archive
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This drink is served by simply pouring a little of the Syrup into Ice Water, as any drink from Fruit Syrup is prepared.
From The Ideal Bartender by Bullock, Tom
"Before I give you the Photograph of Myself which you requested last Night, would you care for anything in the way of Ice Water?" he asked.
From More Fables by Ade, George
Pour Ice Water in glass, at same time stirring gently with Bar Spoon.
From The Ideal Bartender by Bullock, Tom
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