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Definition of ice cream

ice cream

Plural:ice creams
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1

A sweet, frozen dessert made primarily from milk or cream, typically sweetened with sugar and flavored with ingredients such as vanilla, chocolate, or fruit.

Example

"We decided to stop by the parlor for some homemade vanilla ice cream after dinner."

2

A single portion or serving of this frozen dessert, often served in a cone, in a cup, or on a stick.

Example

"The children heard the familiar music of the truck and ran outside to buy two ice creams."

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ice cream. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ice-cream
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