ice show
Americannoun
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entertainment in which a company of ice skaters exhibit their skills to musical accompaniment.
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a company of ice skaters providing such entertainment.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ice show
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Now she was also dealing with the strain and fatigue of the ice show schedule as well as an identity crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
To Frazier, just being a part of a touring ice show with fans in the stands after two years of idleness is very special.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022
It was because the owner of the Celtics, who also owned a popular ice show called the Ice Capades, promised to let the Royals’ arena host the moneymaking show for a week.
From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2022
While I would still, of course, love to do this, my focus has shifted to wanting to produce livestreams and I hope, one day, a made-for-camera complete ice show.
From The Verge • Mar. 10, 2021
She had to practice for the ice show that afternoon.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
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