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

Additionally, the moon is home to water ice, which can be used for rocket propulsion, as well as rare earth minerals such as lithium, platinum and other materials critical to electronics and clean energy technology.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

"So, it was surprising to find that the organic materials placed in water ice alone are destroyed at a much slower rate than the samples containing water and soil."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2026

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

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

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli