Etymology
Origin of ice-cold
before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English
Example Sentences
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Former England defender Rio Ferdinand said on BT Sport: "Ice cold, this guy. He has won four Champions League trophies. Even if it was in the last minute, he would've still executed it."
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2022
Ice cold indeed, Westbrook going 2 for 14 in a 125-116 loss to the Kings in Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2022
Ice cold, nice cold milk, keeping everyone healthy from cradle to care home, Nye Bevan's NHS in liquid form.
From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2013
Ice cold in runnels from a high rock ran the spring, and over it there stood an altar stone to the cool nymphs, where all men going by laid offerings.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Ice cold, indeed, glacier water, you know, and these logs make it very awkward.
From The Major by Connor, Ralph
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