Definition

A large piece of ice that floats in the ocean, with most of it hidden underwater.

Example

The ship sailed carefully around the iceberg to avoid any accidents.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about the giant iceberg that broke off?

Yeah, it was fascinating how much of it is underwater!

I had no idea they could be so massive, like a hidden giant.

Exactly! It's crazy to think about what we can't see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iceberg is formed from "ice" (from Old English "is", meaning frozen water) and "berg" (from Old Norse "berg", meaning mountain). The word "iceberg" refers to a mountain of ice floating in the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mountain' ('berg') made of 'frozen water' ('ice') — that's what an iceberg is.

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