ice Synonyms
Another word for ice
• noun (Context 1)
Solid frozen water, typically forming a brittle, transparent crystalline structure.
"The children skated carefully across the thick frost of the frozen lake."
• verb (Context 2)
To cover or decorate with icing or frosting (a cake or pastry).
"The baker carefully iced the wedding cake with a smooth layer of vanilla buttercream."
• verb (Context 3)
To chill or cool by applying or adding ice (especially a beverage or an injury).
"The athletic trainer told the gymnast to chill her sprained ankle immediately."
• noun (Context 4)
A frozen dessert typically made of sweetened water and natural fruit juice.
"We stopped at a local shop to enjoy a refreshing lemon sorbet after a long walk in the summer heat."
• verb (Context 5)
To definitively secure or clinch (a victory, game, or outcome).
"The visiting team iced the game with a dramatic touchdown in the final thirty seconds."
• noun (Context 6)
Diamonds or diamond jewelry (slang).
"The celebrity arrived on the red carpet wearing an extravagant amount of diamonds on her wrists."
Opposites of ice
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ice varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: