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Definition of icemaker

icemaker

/ˈaɪsˌmeɪk.ər/
ice · mak · er
Plural:icemakers
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• noun

1

A mechanical device or appliance, either freestanding or built into a refrigerator or freezer, that automatically freezes water to produce ice cubes or flakes.

Example

"The restaurant technician repaired the commercial icemaker just before the busy dinner rush began."

2

North American A technician or specialist responsible for creating, resurfacing, and maintaining the ice surface in a rink for sports such as ice hockey, figure skating, or curling.

Example

"Before the championship curling match, the head icemaker carefully pebbled the surface with fine droplets of warm water."

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• Nearby Words

iceland poppy
iceless
icelike
icemaker
iceman
icepack
icepick

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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