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ice bucket

American  

noun

  1. a cylindrical container for holding ice to use in drinks or to keep a wine bottle cold.


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There is a bottle of cheap champagne in a cardboard ice bucket printed with a wood-grain pattern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

“Lukaaaaa,” Smart said, elongating Luka Doncic’s name while smiling toward his star teammate who was sitting with his feet in an ice bucket with ice bags wrapped around his knees.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

And finally, the ice bucket challenge is back.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2025

“I love to incorporate vintage pieces on the bar,” Schuster said, noting that she found her glass shaker and ice bucket at a Paris flea market, which provides a conversation starter.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Open the empty ice bucket and remove its thin plastic bag.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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