Etymology
Origin of ice-cold
before 1000; Old English is-calde; unrecorded in Middle English
Example Sentences
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I was on day three of travel-induced “ick,” sitting in an airport Chili’s at 10:30 a.m., eating a cup of enchilada soup with a glass of ice-cold lemon water.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026
The question for investors is whether this will heat up ICE’s ice-cold stock.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
He sounds like he’s talking about an assistant challenged to bring him an ice-cold Diet Coke.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
A Titanic passenger’s pocket watch sold for an ice-cold $2.3 million at auction.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025
I'm only here for a bottle of ice-cold juice, something sweet and chewy, and something salty and crunchy.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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