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

Example Sentences

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.

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Beyond water ice, they offer popcorn, soft serve, and the Motown Twist — a playful combo of soft serve and water ice.

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The team believe that because 3I/Atlas probably formed around an old star, it is made up of a lot of water ice.

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Indeed, there are two kinds of snow on Mars: water ice and carbon dioxide, better known as dry ice, which has flakes that are actually cube-shaped.

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It was supposed to spend 10 days searching for water ice, but the position of its solar panels and the cold temperatures of the rocky region mean it cannot recharge.

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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 ]