water ice

American  

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.

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water ice British  

noun

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

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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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water ice

“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

They’re one of those hyper-local food traditions — like scrapple or water ice — that quietly define a place without ever quite breaking into the national conversation.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026

The stated goal of Artemis is to develop a permanent presence near the lunar south pole, which is believed to be abundant in resources such as water ice in shadowed craters.

From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026

The team sealed E. coli bacteria inside test tubes filled with pure water ice.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2026

Abby bet me a water ice that my mom will win.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli