Etymology
Origin of ice-cold
before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English
Example Sentences
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During hydration breaks and at half-time, a large towel that has been immersed in ice-cold water is more effective.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
In other words, news of the court is served ice-cold.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
“The whole street will be closed so everyone can watch outside,” owner Erwin Schröttner said, and enjoy copious jägerschnitzel, warm pretzels and ice-cold Grüner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
I was on day three of travel-induced “ick,” sitting in an airport Chili’s at 10:30 a.m., eating a cup of enchilada soup with a glass of ice-cold lemon water.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2026
Christopher’s hands and feet were ice-cold despite the sun.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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