How to Use icebox in a Sentence

icebox

noun
  • One too many casseroles in the icebox?
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
  • One too many casseroles in the icebox?
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Then, they were cut up and neatly placed in their own icebox.
    — Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Once the icebox dessert has chilled, slice it into squares and serve.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
  • The old icebox turned vanity is a gift from a friend.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The rapist is the telephone and the icebox and the motor car.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Like all icebox desserts, the cake must be assembled ahead of time.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Is there anything worse than being trapped on a bus, plane, or train that feels like an icebox?
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2022
  • Behind the kitchen sits the original icebox off the back of the house.
    — Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2023
  • This is where many of them split up into these cages, known as kennels or iceboxes.
    — Sara Goudarzi, Scientific American, 20 June 2018
  • Why growl at Midge’s icebox parenting, which the show sees as adorable?
    — Anthony Lan, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2021
  • That's why these no-bake icebox pies are the perfect summer party treat.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
  • When the weather’s hot and the beach beckons, chilling with a slice of icebox pie does the trick.
    — Eric Velasco, al, 7 May 2020
  • This icebox cake borrows from a classic tiramisu but puts a summery spin on the recipe with lots of fresh berries.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • This durable icebox cooled down within a couple minutes of being filled with ice.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Say hello to summer with a slice of refreshing lemon icebox pie.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
  • For the one who loves peanut butter-banana everything, this icebox pie is the best of both worlds.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Spanish for icebox – and that adults could be detained for several months, or even years.
    — Author: Maya Averbuch, Joshua Partlow, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2018
  • If the shoyu peanut butter icebox pie is in the pastry case, order it, no matter the time of day.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • Like all icebox pies, the margarita pie has an unbaked filling.
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 June 2023
  • And graham crackers, Lord knows, are the bedrock of summer pies like lemon icebox.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Nelson shoved him against an icebox, pulled out his gun and shot him in the abdomen, Calfo said.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024
  • Wheels and an extendable handle can make an icebox easier to move around.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023
  • There are only five ingredients in this cookie wafer and jam icebox cake.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Still, the effect isn’t dramatic, like walking into a sauna or a stand-up icebox.
    — Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • The space is accessorized with other pieces from the era, such as an old icebox, vintage wooden wall phone, and more.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 13 May 2021
  • From juicy fruit cobblers to no-bake icebox cakes, these vintage dessert recipes will delight at every summer event.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
  • There are icy Martinis, shrimp cocktails and an icebox full of delights.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Pool passes for day-trippers include lunch (plus each sunbed comes with its own cooler icebox filled with rose, beers, and soft drinks).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • From popsicles to icebox cakes, there's sure to be something for everyone.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 26 July 2023

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