ice cube

noun

plural ice cubes
: a small piece of ice formed in a mold or ice maker or cut from a larger block and commonly used for chilling drinks
A two-inch square ice cube contains slightly more than 100ml of water.—Joe Pinkstone
These ice molds produce large, round ice cubes and are simple to fill with water and transfer to the freezer.—Good Housekeeping

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Perry suggests blending overripe pears and freezing the liquid in ice cube trays to later add them to cocktails or other beverages for a pop of flavor. — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Heat-storing gels rely on the same principle that lets an ice cube keep a drink cold. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 This three-pack of ice cube trays is now under $10, while this 8-inch frying pan—a best-seller with more than 5,400 five-star reviews—just dropped to under $20. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026 New homes, for example, take up valuable areas where floodwater is supposed to run, displacing water not unlike what happens when adding an ice cube to a glass of water. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice cube

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ice cube was in 1897

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“Ice cube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20cube. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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