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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

gizzard
glacial
glacially
glacier
glad
gladden
glade

Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glacier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glacier
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