ice cube

American  

noun

1. a small cube of ice, as one made in a special tray in the freezing compartment of a refrigerator or by an ice-making machine.

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Etymology

Origin of ice cube

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

“Look. I see ice cubes floating over there.”

From Literature

These experiments rely on lasers and optical components to form a periodic trap that forces particles into a repeating pattern, similar to how Jello takes shape inside an ice cube tray.

From Science Daily

Freeze citrus peels, berries, fresh herbs or edible flowers into ice cubes and let them do the heavy lifting.

From Salon

Inside, I fill CPU’s water dish and top it off with three ice cubes.

From Literature

"I literally spent the first whole of my first trimester in bed on ice cubes, because I couldn't eat or drink," she said.

From BBC