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icemaker

American  
[ahys-mey-ker] / ˈaɪsˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. an appliance for making ice, especially ice cubes.

    Some refrigerators have built-in icemakers.


Etymology

Origin of icemaker

1765–75 for an earlier sense; ice + maker

Example Sentences

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A tricked-out butler’s pantry with an extra wine fridge, icemaker or dishwasher can serve as an extension of the home’s entertaining space—or hide the messy prep work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2019

Nguyen said he added an icemaker, water machine and some steel support elements, but blamed the sinking on two huge rogue waves.

From Washington Times Apr. 6, 2018

He also made payments on an icemaker because he wanted “special ice.”

From Washington Post Feb. 2, 2018

Some reports suggest the icemaker - who was using a motorised air blower - may not have heard the warning announcement.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2014

There have been a few hiccups: a clogged sink, loose bathroom tiles, a broken icemaker.

From New York Times Mar. 9, 2012

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