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ice water

American  

noun

  1. water chilled with or as if with ice.

  2. melted ice.


ice water British  

noun

  1. water formed from ice

  2. Also called: iced water.  drinking water cooled by refrigeration or the addition of ice

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ice water

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

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“On that Cochrane analysis, you should probably read this: http://www.theheart.org/article/1174743.do” The 'Glaring Hole' in Climate Science Commented on The Challenger Disaster And A Cup Of Ice Water “Matthew, you could not be more right.

From Forbes • Feb. 1, 2011

Or "Little Ice Water" or "Blazing Ben" or "the Hawk."

From Time Magazine Archive

The delegate from Correjos felt lonely, and he turned to the Ice Water representative from Huerferno: "That was a bold and fearless speech you made this afternoon on the demon rum at the convocation."

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

This drink is served by simply pouring a little of the Syrup into Ice Water, as any drink from Fruit Syrup is prepared.

From The Ideal Bartender by Bullock, Tom

"Before I give you the Photograph of Myself which you requested last Night, would you care for anything in the way of Ice Water?" he asked.

From More Fables by Ade, George

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