icemaker

[ahys-mey-ker]

noun

1. an appliance for making ice, especially ice cubes.

   Some refrigerators have built-in icemakers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of icemaker¹

1765–75 for an earlier sense; ice + maker

Example Sentences

Unaccustomed to being out of my apartment, I jumped at the sound of an icemaker, mistaking it for an intruder who'd come to the house to murder us, obviously.

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We usually have more ice, but our icemaker is very slow.

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Chefs will be able to whip up a feast in the kitchen, which features both a double oven and a “speed oven”, as well as two dishwashers, an icemaker and wine cooler.

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Your icemaker has been capturing your image, but not in an invasive way!

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A tricked-out butler’s pantry with an extra wine fridge, icemaker or dishwasher can serve as an extension of the home’s entertaining space—or hide the messy prep work.

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