icicle
noun
a pendent, tapering mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
icicles
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pluralof icicle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The persistent plunk, plunk, plunk of icicles dripping into an aluminum gutter — a sound that is less birdsong than plumbing.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
Across the street at 296 West Las Flores Drive, Rachel Gillespie was taking down Christmas decorations, concerned about her plastic icicles and patio furniture.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
Blue and white light icicles drip from one garage, while a string of ornaments hangs from another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
DULUTH, Minn. — Surfing in Minnesota is just like surfing in Southern California, John Jenkins says, as long as you ignore the icicles on your wet suit.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2023
The icicles hanging in the open entrance glittered.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
