: extremely cold

Examples of ice-cold in a Sentence

ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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Pull up the dinghy to The Ranch Escapade, where pristine white sand invites visitors to while away the day with ice-cold drinks and simple, savory Caribbean fare. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 The spout and seal are both removable and can be replaced, while the stainless steel inside keeps your drinks ice-cold for an entire day. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The guy takes what could be an ice-cold show and gives it some heart. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 The race saw him with the same, ice-cold execution. Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice-cold

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice-cold was before the 12th century

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“Ice-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice-cold. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice-cold

adjective
ˈī-ˈskōld
: very cold

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