Definition

Chilled or covered with ice, often used to describe drinks or desserts that are served cold.

Example

I ordered an iced coffee to cool down on the hot day.

Conversation

I just tried that new coffee shop downtown, and their iced lattes are amazing!

Oh really? I love a good iced drink on a hot day.

You should definitely check it out; their iced teas are great too.

Sounds perfect for summer! I’ll have to go there this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iced → The word 'iced' comes from the verb 'ice' (from Old English 'is', meaning frozen water) combined with the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The term 'iced' refers to something that has been made cold or frozen, typically by the addition of ice.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ice' as frozen water, and remember that 'iced' means something has been made cold or frozen.

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