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Definition of glacier

glacier

/ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/
gla · cier
Adverb:glacially
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Plural:glaciers
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Adjective:glacial
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glacier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A massive, slowly moving body of dense ice that constantly flows under its own weight, typically formed over centuries by the accumulation and compaction of snow in mountain ranges or polar regions.

Example

"As global temperatures continue to rise, geologists are closely monitoring the rapid retreat of the ancient alpine glacier."

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• Nearby Words

girder
girdle
gitgit
glacier
gladiolus
glasgow
glass

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'glacier', originating from Franco-Provençal 'glacier', which derives from 'glace' (ice), ultimately from Latin 'glacies'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glacier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glacier
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