ice cube

Example Sentences

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I asked for an ice cube for my lukewarm California Sauvignon Blanc at one point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Sea ice, which melts in summer and reforms in winter, does not raise ocean levels -- much like a floating ice cube in a glass of water.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

That’s what a good ice cube tray is, in the end: a tiny engine of thoughtfulness.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

They held various scientific experiments for viewers including how an ice cube melts quicker on a metallic surface than a plastic one.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

And, as Will watched, the ice cube that had appeared from nothing only moments before evaporated to mist inside the jar, and then thinned into a haze, and then disappeared completely.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff