ice pack

noun

1. pack ice.

2. ice bag.

ice pack

noun

1. a bag or folded cloth containing ice, applied to a part of the body, esp the head, to cool, reduce swelling, etc

2. another name for pack ice

3. a sachet containing a gel that can be frozen or heated and that retains its temperature for an extended period of time, used esp in cool bags

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice pack¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

He saw a female attendant with an ice pack on her head.

From Los Angeles Times

The heat played its part in a dramatic encounter and Sabalenka twice handed out water bottles and ice packs to spectators who had fallen ill.

From BBC

To keep everything fresh, Quinn also placed a reusable ice pack in the bottom level of her box.

From Salon

Players were given ice packs, cold towels and plenty of water to help regulate their temperature during changeovers.

From BBC

Aquino said he was in pain but applied an ice pack and soldiered on through the rest of the game, which the Dodgers ultimately won, 8-5, the news outlet reported.

From Los Angeles Times