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Definition of icehouse

icehouse

/ˈaɪs.haʊs/
ice · house
Plural:icehouses
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icehouse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A heavily insulated building, often partially or wholly underground, used for storing ice throughout the year before the invention of mechanical refrigeration, or a facility where ice is manufactured and stored.

Example

"During the winter months, blocks of ice were harvested from the frozen lake and packed in sawdust inside the estate's stone icehouse."

2

American An open-air bar, tavern, or convenience store that sells cold beer and refreshments (especially in Texas).

Example

"On Friday evenings, neighbors gather at the local icehouse to sit at picnic tables and enjoy cold drinks."

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iced
icefield
icefish
icehouse
iceland
iceland poppy
iceless

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