ice — frozen water; a brittle, transparent crystalline solid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: frozen water; a brittle, transparent crystalline solid
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪs/
Example Sentences
- My coffee was so hot that even three ice cubes couldn't cool it down.
- He tried to break the ice at the party by telling dad jokes, but everyone just froze.
- The penguin slipped on the ice and looked embarrassed, as if penguins could blush.
ice
NOUN[/aɪs/]
frozen water; a brittle, transparent crystalline solid
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ice derives from Old English 'īs', which developed from Proto-Germanic *īsaz. This ancient word is a fundamental vocabulary item that has been used since early human encounters with frozen water, reflecting the basic observational needs of Germanic-speaking peoples.
Breakdown
The word is a simple monosyllabic root with no productive morphemes; 'īs' evolved directly to modern English 'ice' through regular phonetic changes in English vowel systems.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My coffee was so hot that even three ice cubes couldn't cool it down.”
“He tried to break the ice at the party by telling dad jokes, but everyone just froze.”
“The penguin slipped on the ice and looked embarrassed, as if penguins could blush.”
“The roads are covered with ice, so drive carefully today.”
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