water ice

noun

1. ice formed by direct freezing of fresh or salt water, and not by compacting of snow.

2. a frozen dessert, similar to sherbet, made of water, sweetener, and fruit syrup or other flavorings.

water ice

noun

1. an ice cream made from a frozen sugar syrup flavoured with fruit juice or purée; sorbet

Word History and Origins

Origin of water ice¹

First recorded in 1810–20

When To Use

What does water ice mean?

Water ice is a frozen dessert, very similar to Italian ice, made in Philadelphia.How is water ice pronounced?[ waw-ter ahys ]