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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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The retired player known as CJ2K also called on three people to accept the ice bucket challenge — ex-Tennessee Titans teammate LenDale White and fellow former NFL greats Marshawn Lynch and Adam “Pacman” Jones.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

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

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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