Definitions

ice age

[ahys eyj] / ˈaɪs ˌeɪdʒ /

NOUN

glacial period

Synonyms

WEAK

glacial epoch

Example Sentences

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Archaeologists working at an ancient site in central China have uncovered evidence that early humans may have become more inventive while living through a brutal ice age.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China this week is the clearest sign yet the two countries are seeking to end the diplomatic "ice age" that has defined their relationship.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

By filling in this missing piece, they now believe that periods of global warming can swing too far in the opposite direction, potentially setting the stage for an ice age.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

This particular area may have been blanketed by ice as recently as half a million years ago, marking the end of the planet's most recent ice age.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

It turned out Cory knew a lot about the ice age.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon