icehouse

/ˈaɪsˌhaʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or structure used to store or harvest ice, or a building that serves as a cold storage facility, especially for perishable foods.

“The family’s icehouse kept their summer vegetables fresh throughout the winter.”

2. noun

A structure or building designed to provide a cold environment, typically for storing food or supplies, especially in tropical or desert regions.

“The icehouse in the village served as a community storage facility for food and medical supplies.”

Synonyms

  • cold storage
  • ice cellar
  • ice shed

Antonyms

  • heated facility
  • warm storage