ice cube

ice cube

See also: icecube

English

An ice cube.

Alternative forms

• icecube
• ice-cube

Noun

ice cube (plural ice cubes)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ice,‎ cube.
2. Any small piece of ice used for cooling drinks, larger than crushed ice, regardless of their shape.

   The new freezer in our kitchen makes round ice cubes!

Derived terms

• ice cube tray

Translations

small piece of ice used for cooling drinks

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