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

"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

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

At the very peak of the last ice age 20,000 years ago, 30 percent of the earth was under ice.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson