ice pack

noun

1. pack ice.
2. ice bag.

ice pack

noun

1. a bag or folded cloth containing ice, applied to a part of the body, esp the head, to cool, reduce swelling, etc
2. another name for pack ice
3. a sachet containing a gel that can be frozen or heated and that retains its temperature for an extended period of time, used esp in cool bags

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice pack¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Mooney, drenched in sweat and wearing an ice pack on her neck at each break in play, demonstrated impressive fitness levels in the scorching heat.

From BBC

He spent the last half of the workout on the sideline with an ice pack on his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you don’t have air conditioning, consider placing ice packs wrapped in towels in your pet’s bed,” says Jae.

From Los Angeles Times

He also absorbed contact while carrying the ball on a jet sweep, and spent the last half of the workout on the sideline with an ice pack on his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times

Nacua finished the practice on the sideline in uniform but with the ice pack on his knee.

From Los Angeles Times