Etymology
Origin of ice-cold
before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English
Example Sentences
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She's holding a container of ice-cold, artificial cerebrospinal fluid, which mimics the liquid that bathes the brain and spinal cord.
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I would sip ice-cold cordial and suck ice lollies to keep dehydration at bay the best I could.
From BBC
A Titanic passenger’s pocket watch sold for an ice-cold $2.3 million at auction.
From MarketWatch
It showcased all his qualities - composure, quick feet, strength on the ball, and an ice-cold temperament in front of goal.
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The man from the mountains in northern Italy regularly remains ice-cold in the most decisive matches – which is why his fumble against Alcaraz in Paris felt so surprising.
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