ice show
Americannoun
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entertainment in which a company of ice skaters exhibit their skills to musical accompaniment.
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a company of ice skaters providing such entertainment.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ice show
First recorded in 1945–50
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It was because the owner of the Celtics, who also owned a popular ice show called the Ice Capades, promised to let the Royals’ arena host the moneymaking show for a week.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2022
While I would still, of course, love to do this, my focus has shifted to wanting to produce livestreams and I hope, one day, a made-for-camera complete ice show.
From The Verge ● Mar. 10, 2021
Among its newer offerings are an ice show, a touring show based on the film “Avatar,” a collaboration at Disney World featuring Disney characters and a presence at resorts and theme parks in Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2019
“The Fabulous Ice Age” touches on a current dilemma in contemporary figure skating: It used to be that skaters competed to join an ice show.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2014
But Nancy, Bess, and George celebrated more than just the ice show.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
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