- 1[uncountable] water that has frozen and become solid There was ice on the windows. The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. My hands are as cold as ice. see black ice, dry ice, icy
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- 2[singular] the ice a frozen surface that people skate on The dancers came out onto the ice. Both teams are on the ice, waiting for the whistle.
- 3[uncountable] a piece of ice used to keep food and drinks cold I'll have lemonade please—no ice.
- 4[uncountable] a type of sweet food that consists of ice that has been crushed and flavored Idioms
- 1(of wine, etc.) kept cold by being surrounded by ice All the food is laid out and the champagne is on ice.
- 2(of a plan, etc.) not being dealt with now; waiting to be dealt with at a later time We've had to put our plans on ice for the time being.
- 3(of entertainment, etc.) performed by skaters on an ice rink Cinderella on ice
to be taking a risk
to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party, etc. see icebreaker Jim organized a few party games to break the ice when people first arrived.
to have no influence or effect on someone His excuses cut no ice with me.
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