ice bag

noun

1. a waterproof bag to be filled with ice and applied to the head or another part of the body to be cooled.

ice bag

noun

1. a waterproof bag used as an ice pack

2. a strong bag, usually made of canvas and equipped with two handles, used for carrying blocks of ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice bag¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Wimbledon in particular will welcome the respite after the hottest start to the tennis tournament on record with tennis players seen holding ice bags on their heads to keep themselves cool.

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Birds have moved in, leaving droppings on the food trays and ice bags handed out to keep inmates cool.

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Another ice bag was wrapped with plastic to his back.

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Reaves sat at his locker with ice bags on both knees and towels wrapped around his body.

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“There are players with ice bags after games — under the radar around the league.”

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