: extremely cold

Examples of ice-cold in a Sentence

ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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This small but mighty Yeti tumbler can keep drinks ice-cold for hours on end, according to the brand. Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 July 2025 Use it to keep snacks fresh and to offer ice-cold drinks as a treat on the go. Will McGough, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Summer seems like the optimal time to introduce an ice-cold coffee drink, which diners can enjoy at Waffle House along with other seasonal favorites like the blueberry waffle. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 July 2025 After the instant coffee is mixed into a thick foam, the substance is then added to a glass of ice-cold coconut water. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice-cold

adjective
ˈī-ˈskōld
: very cold

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