Etymology
Origin of ice-cold
before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English
Example Sentences
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With a lifelong thirst for adventure, his family and friends were less than surprised by his ice-cold exercise, he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
A Titanic passenger’s pocket watch sold for an ice-cold $2.3 million at auction.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025
It showcased all his qualities - composure, quick feet, strength on the ball, and an ice-cold temperament in front of goal.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
I don’t eat meat anymore, but I still remember the thrill of that contrast—especially when the melon was ice-cold and the meat just sun-warmed.
From Salon • May 31, 2025
As we go, a drip of ice-cold water falls on me from above.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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