: extremely cold

Examples of ice-cold in a Sentence

ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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Served ice-cold, this shrimp dish is ideal on a hot, humid summer day. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 From pro-level chef knives and heirloom-worthy pans to ice-cold classic brewskis and fun pantry staples, there’s something here for every kind of culinary dad. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025 Dometic also plans to offer a spigot that swaps in for the drain plug and turns the cooler into a portable water jug optimized for ice-cold drinks. New Atlas, 4 June 2025 Few things pair better with a summer beach trip, a pool day, or dinner al fresco than an ice-cold beverage. Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice-cold

adjective
ˈī-ˈskōld
: very cold

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