ice water

noun

1. water chilled with or as if with ice.
2. melted ice.

ice water

noun

1. water formed from ice
2. Also callediced water drinking water cooled by refrigeration or the addition of ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice water¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

After the trophy presentation, Orange Lutheran players failed in the first attempt to douse coach Kristen Sherman with ice water but Cook found another bucket and Sherman willingly “took one for the team.”

From Los Angeles Times

Roughly half of these participants submerged their hands in ice water for three minutes right before starting the task to induce stress.

From Science Daily

Other than a tingling over his skin that felt like he’d been splashed with ice water, he made it through the fog in one piece.

From Literature

I put on a hat, fill a bottle with ice water, and head outside.

From Literature

Submerging sliced onion in ice water for 10 minutes can also reduce its pungency.

From Seattle Times