Recent Examples on the WebWhile you may be tempted to reach for an ice-cold beer with all these foods, try a Barossa Shiraz with bold, ripe fruit or South African Pinotage, whose smoky and earthy notes are perfect with a touch of spice.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 Food and Recipes Drinks Because Southerners always need ice-cold sweet tea at the ready.—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024 The milk tea was served ice-cold and combined with fen yuan, a traditional Taiwanese dessert made with ice, sugar, and small, sweet tapioca balls, also known as pearls or bubbles.—Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024 Make sure to order the conch or ceviche, best washed down with an ice-cold Kalik beer.—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024 Clean the radicchio by cutting off the bottom and separating the leaves into a container partly filled with ice-cold water.—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024 For those seeking a refreshing libation, the beer garden beckons with ice-cold brews and craft cocktails to quench your thirst.—Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024 This pitcher is designed with a tall, slim BPA-free plastic base that can withstand temperatures from boiling hot to ice-cold.—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 Photo : Barrett-Jackson The cockpit includes ice-cold Vintage Air and an equally cool AM/FM Bluetooth stereo.—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of ice-cold was
before the 12th century
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