Phrase guide

water ice

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Ice in everyday language, namely ice made of frozen water; water in a solid physical state, especially when distinguished from other frozen substances.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: retronym, uncountable

Topics: sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A dessert made from crushed ice that has been sweetened and flavored.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Mid-Atlantic, US, countable

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sorbet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: ice, frappe

4

noun

Meaning 4

water frozen in the solid state

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Americans like ice in their drinks

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ice

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: crystal

Narrower terms: black ice, frost, hoar, hoarfrost, rime, hailstone, icicle

History

Etymology

Compound of water + ice.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vesijää — water in solid physical state