broken ice

noun

, Oceanography.

1. sea ice that covers from 50 to 80 percent of the surface of water in any particular area.

Example Sentences

But because of long-standing provisions built into their union contract, Servin said, she and her colleagues have access to fans and cooling machines, and workers come together to make requests, such as asking the company to repair a broken ice maker.

From Los Angeles Times

The Nuggs Party Pack Map — which details which stores are serving up the crowd-sized meal — was designed by Rashiq Zahid, who created the McBroken website to expose McDonald’s so-called “broken” ice cream machines.

From Salon

Potential jurors described a variety of experiences with the fast-food giant, from frustration with broken ice cream machines to complaints about food that was too hot or too cold.

From Seattle Times

There is even an online map and app, McBroken.com, that purports to give McDonald’s customers a real-time look at which locations nationwide have broken ice cream machines.

From New York Times

A small company named Kytch is going toe to toe with McDonald's in relation to their consistently broken ice cream machines, so now you may find yourself waiting even longer for that ice cream cone you've been craving.

From Salon