ice-out

[ ahys-out ]

noun

, Northern New England.

1. the breaking up of ice on lakes and streams during spring thaw.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice-out¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

As a child, ice-out was one of my favorite annual events.

From Scientific American

The so-called “ice-out” data also helps scientists track the effects of climate change in the state, the department said.

From Washington Times

“Tracking ice-out dates over time can also be important because in some lakes, earlier ice-out may lead to more phosphorus release from sediments during the summer, which can help fuel algae blooms and growth of aquatic nuisance vegetation.”

From Washington Times

“We try to sample lakes within seven to 10 days of ice-out, because that’s the best time to collect information about the average conditions in the lake at the start of the growing season,” DEC environmental scientist Leslie Matthews said in a written statement.

From Washington Times

New Hampshire Public Radio reports there are “ice-out” conditions on some lakes in the southern part of the state.

From Washington Times

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