ice age

[ahys eyj] / ˈaɪs ˌeɪdʒ /

NOUN

glacial period

Synonyms

WEAK

glacial epoch

Example Sentences

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Following the last ice age, north-west Europe experienced at least two major shifts from colder to warmer climates.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

"Finding out that these stone tools were made during a harsh ice age tells a different story. Hard times can force us to adapt."

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

This area contains a series of long, shallow grooves set within a landscape of deep valleys, scattered impact craters, and surface textures that point to a distant ice age on the Red Planet.

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