Synonyms of ice-coldnext
: extremely cold

Examples of ice-cold in a Sentence

ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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Top defenseman Jackson LaCombe – more on him in a moment – said that the Ducks’ topsy-turvy 2025-26, which included two seven-game winning streaks but two ice-cold stretches as well, taught them how to adapt. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 Dock the dinghy at Bar One to enjoy a frozen cocktail or an ice-cold beer at this floating bar anchored offshore. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 The rooftop patio, called PS at the Platform, features a state-of-the-art retractable roof, large-screen TVs and four massive media walls showcasing up to 20 games at once, plus ice-cold beers, classic cocktails and elevated game-day fare. Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 Summer isn’t complete without an ice-cold beverage enjoyed from the comfort of an Adirondack chair. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

ice-cold

adjective
ˈī-ˈskōld
: very cold

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