water ice
Americannoun
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ice formed by direct freezing of fresh or salt water, and not by compacting of snow.
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a frozen dessert, similar to sherbet, made of water, sweetener, and fruit syrup or other flavorings.
noun
Usage
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 ]
Etymology
Origin of water ice
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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“As long as we all have enough water, ice and conversation, we can do it,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Erica Luzzi, a planetary geologist and postdoctoral researcher with the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute, led a study that uncovered signs of water ice located just below the Martian surface.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 27, 2025
The most abundant resources, in the form of water ice in permanently shadowed craters, are near the lunar south pole.
From Slate ● Dec. 9, 2025
The university said the pits may be connected to underground cave networks that could provide natural shelter from harmful radiation and micrometeorite impacts, as well as harbour water ice.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
The shoot takes place in a festive, picnic atmosphere of barbecued chicken, water ice and frolicking children.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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