ice pack

American  

noun

1. pack ice.

2. ice bag.

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ice pack British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of ice pack

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

An insulated lunch bag with an ice pack works beautifully, especially if you have a long train ride or car trip ahead of you.

From Salon

“All I do is herd the kids from one place to the other and give them ice packs if they get hurt. Sylvie’s letting Amber design a whole unit.”

From Literature

The breastmilk is frozen and transported in an insulated cooler with ice packs, though “since it’s freezing here I don’t worry about it thawing,” Bri said.

From Salon

Next she took the ice pack, stuffed it into the sweatshirt, and duct taped it all around Sue’s arm, shoulder, and neck.

From Literature

Liz finishes wrapping my hand, then hands me an ice pack.

From Literature