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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Sea ice, which melts in summer and reforms in winter, does not raise ocean levels -- much like a floating ice cube in a glass of water.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

But when I opened those chef freezers, I realized I hadn’t even scratched the surface of what an ice cube tray could do.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

They held various scientific experiments for viewers including how an ice cube melts quicker on a metallic surface than a plastic one.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

Harry felt as though an ice cube had slipped down into his stomach at the very thought.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling