icemaker

American  

[ahys-mey-ker] / ˈaɪsˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. an appliance for making ice, especially ice cubes.

   Some refrigerators have built-in icemakers.

---

Etymology

Origin of icemaker

1765–75 for an earlier sense; ice + maker

Example Sentences

A tricked-out butler’s pantry with an extra wine fridge, icemaker or dishwasher can serve as an extension of the home’s entertaining space—or hide the messy prep work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2019

Nguyen said he added an icemaker, water machine and some steel support elements, but blamed the sinking on two huge rogue waves.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2018

Some reports suggest the icemaker - who was using a motorised air blower - may not have heard the warning announcement.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2014

There have been a few hiccups: a clogged sink, loose bathroom tiles, a broken icemaker.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2012

Manitowoc produces all its copper ice trays, using a process for nickel plating it wants to keep from the competition, in Wisconsin and ships them to other icemaker plants around the world.

From Washington Post • Jan. 17, 2011