ice machine

British

noun

a machine that automatically produces ice for use in drinks, etc

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That’s the low hum of the highway you hear behind me, offset by the rumble of the ice machine down the breezeway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

First, he empties his ice machine; he’s learned from experience that it creates a huge mess.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2023

Toward the end of the day, Norton ran into the new guy in the hallway again, this time on his way back from the ice machine.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2022

Also, if your fridge has an ice machine, she recommends turning it off once the ice bucket is full to save energy.

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2022

“Sweeps. Makes sure the ice machine isn’t clogged. Fills the bird feeders.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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