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

“Like an ice cube that freezes from the outside in — this stuff cures, it heats up and cures from the outside in,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The market thinks it is a “melting ice cube and worthless,” but Einhorn says ice “actually turns into a lot of fresh water.”

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I asked for an ice cube for my lukewarm California Sauvignon Blanc at one point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

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 • Feb. 5, 2026

She had elected not to use an ice cube, since it was steeped at 180° and not a full boil.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram