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iceman

American  
[ahys-man] / ˈaɪsˌmæn /

noun

icemen plural
  1. a man whose business is gathering, storing, selling, or delivering ice.


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Etymology

Origin of iceman

First recorded in 1835–45; ice + man

Example Sentences

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Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

At the end of episode four, broadcast just before Iceman went live, Drake teased the triple album drop with a closing shot depicting three hard drives.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But he’s no stranger to drama, having starred in the Goodman Theatre’s acclaimed production of Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh,” which no one would call a laugh riot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

AI was already used with Kilmer so he could again play one of his most iconic roles, the cocky pilot Iceman, in the 2022 sequel to the era-defining 1980s hit "Top Gun."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“My last girlfriend was Greek,” said the Iceman.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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