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Definition of icefield

icefield

/ˈaɪs.fiːld/
ice · field
Plural:icefields
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• noun

1

A wide, flat expanse of interconnected glaciers on land, typically smaller than an ice sheet or ice cap and constrained by surrounding mountain peaks and ridges.

Example

"Glaciologists hiked across the vast mountain icefield to collect deep core samples and monitor seasonal melt rates."

2

An extensive area of floating pack ice at sea, typically measuring several miles across.

Example

"The research vessel navigated carefully around the shifting polar icefield in the Arctic Ocean."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In glaciology, an icefield differs from an ice cap because an icefield is smaller and its surface topography and flow are constrained by the underlying mountain peaks and ridges, whereas an ice cap is dome-shaped and completely buries the landscape beneath it.

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• Nearby Words

icecap
icecapped
iced
icefield
icefish
icehouse
iceland

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