ice water

noun

: chilled or iced water especially served as a beverage

Examples of ice water in a Sentence

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Blanch: Blanching involves boiling food for about 30 seconds and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking process. Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025 Trim about ½-inch off of the ends of the stalks, then wash the asparagus spears. Fill a large, clean bowl with ice water. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 The optimal amount of time for ice water immersion is: 10 to 15 minutes at temperatures ranging from 50 to 59 degrees. Linda Carroll, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024 Alton Brown uses mayonnaise; Dolly Parton uses ice water. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for ice water

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice water was in 1669

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“Ice water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20water. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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ice water

noun
: chilled or iced water especially for drinking
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