ice bag

noun

1. a waterproof bag to be filled with ice and applied to the head or another part of the body to be cooled.

ice bag

noun

1. a waterproof bag used as an ice pack
2. a strong bag, usually made of canvas and equipped with two handles, used for carrying blocks of ice

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice bag¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Throwing aside the ice-bag, he looked around for his uniform.

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An ice bag may be placed at the back of the neck, and another piece of ice held on the forehead at the root of the nose.

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Her hair had been cut off after the first few months; her short curls were almost covered by the ice bag.

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It is sometimes difficult to keep an ice-bag on an infant, in which case cold compresses should be applied.

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A hot-water bottle may be put near its feet and an ice-bag or cold cloths should be kept on its head.

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