Ice: meaning, definitions and examples
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ice
[ aɪs ]
cold substance
Frozen water, a brittle, transparent crystalline solid.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ice on the lake was thick enough to skate on.
- Can you put some ice in my drink, please?
Translations
Translations of the word "ice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gelo
🇮🇳 बर्फ
🇩🇪 Eis
🇮🇩 es
🇺🇦 лід
🇵🇱 lód
🇯🇵 氷
🇫🇷 glace
🇪🇸 hielo
🇹🇷 buz
🇰🇷 얼음
🇸🇦 ثلج
🇨🇿 led
🇸🇰 ľad
🇨🇳 冰
🇸🇮 led
🇮🇸 ís
🇰🇿 мұз
🇬🇪 ყინული
🇦🇿 buz
🇲🇽 hielo
Word origin
The word 'ice' has Old English origins, with a history dating back to the 9th century. It is derived from the Old English word 'īs', which is related to the Dutch 'ijs' and the German 'Eis'. Ice has been used to describe frozen water since ancient times, with its importance in preserving food and cooling drinks recognized across various cultures.