ice

/aɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a solid, crystalline substance found in nature, consisting of water molecules bonded together in a repeating pattern, typically formed by the freezing of water.

“The skier glided down the mountain, her blades slicing through the thin layer of ice covering the slope.”

2. noun

a frozen mixture of water and air, often forming clouds, fog, or frost.

“The plane had to navigate through thick clouds of ice before reaching the airport.”

3. noun

a cold, unemotional, or unfeeling quality or behavior.

“Her ice-cold stare intimidated the witness, making him hesitant to testify.”

4. verb

to make or become frozen or solid, typically as a result of the temperature dropping below the freezing point.

“The rain will ice over the roads tonight, making them hazardous for drivers.”

Synonyms

  • frost
  • frozen

Antonyms

  • melt
  • thaw