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ice

 

[ aɪs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

cold substance

Frozen water, a brittle, transparent crystalline solid.

Synonyms

frost, frozen water, icicle

Examples of usage

  • The ice on the lake was thick enough to skate on.
  • Can you put some ice in my drink, please?
Context #2 | Noun

diamond

A piece of jewelry consisting of a precious stone set in a setting.

Synonyms

gemstone, jewel, precious stone

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful diamond ice around her neck.
  • The ice on her finger sparkled in the sunlight.
Context #3 | Verb

cooling

To cool with ice.

Synonyms

chill, cool, freeze

Examples of usage

  • Could you ice the drinks before the party?
  • The athlete iced his sore muscles after the game.

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

Etymology

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.

See also: deicing, icebox, iced, icicle, icing, icy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,729, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.