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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

The glass ice bucket shaped like a hat was $90.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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