ice cube

American  

noun

1. a small cube of ice, as one made in a special tray in the freezing compartment of a refrigerator or by an ice-making machine.

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Etymology

Origin of ice cube

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

You can also freeze this mixture into ice cube trays or popsicle molds to create a perfect mid-afternoon summer snack.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

I asked for an ice cube for my lukewarm California Sauvignon Blanc at one point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Sea ice, which melts in summer and reforms in winter, does not raise ocean levels -- much like a floating ice cube in a glass of water.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

These experiments rely on lasers and optical components to form a periodic trap that forces particles into a repeating pattern, similar to how Jello takes shape inside an ice cube tray.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

The ice cube snaked down his arm and found its way to Marigolds wrist, where it promptly wedged itself under her Talent bracelet.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff