ice-cream

adjective

\ ˌīs-ˈkrēm

, ˈīs-ˌkrēm\

Definition of ice-cream

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of a color similar to that of vanilla ice cream

ice cream

noun

\ ˌīs-ˈkrēm

, ˈīs-ˌkrēm\

Definition of ice cream (Entry 2 of 2)

: a sweet flavored frozen food containing cream or butterfat and usually eggs

Examples of ice-cream in a Sentence

Noun

What flavor of ice cream do you like?

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Thirty-four people were shot and killed between Memorial Day and Labor Day, including a 10-year-old girl on her way to an ice cream truck. — Jessica Contrera, Washington Post, "She and her twin were inseparable. Then a gunman tore the 15-year-olds apart.," 8 Sep. 2019 For example, to reflect the growing appetites of the American people, a serving of ice cream was increased last year from 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup. — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, "Why You're Gaining Weight Suddenly, According to Doctors and Dietitians," 27 Aug. 2019 As the event drew to a close, the guest vote for best food truck went to ice cream truck Dreamy Whip. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, "Thousands of foodies take over Waterfront Park for inaugural Food Truck Mash-Up," 24 Aug. 2019 Their neighbors were the Fungineers and their pastel-dream ice cream truck, who held daily concerts with costumed and puppet performers, singing songs about sustainable living and handing out purple ice-cream cones. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Meow Wolf's Taos Vortex Festival Brought Community to the Forefront," 20 Aug. 2019 Each student received a meal ticket to redeem at a concession stand, and the school district paid for an ice cream truck to stop by as kids left, arms full. — Slade Rand, courant.com, "At Dunkin’ Donuts Park celebration, the Hartford Public Schools helped to prepare families for next week’s first day of school," 19 Aug. 2019 From its consistency — cold, thick and comfortingly reminiscent of ice cream — to its attractive presentation, consumers from all walks of life seem to have found something to love in this product. — Kelly Wei, Dallas News, "When did açai bowls become all the rage, and where should you go in D-FW to find them? Curious Texas explores," 9 Aug. 2019 There are no supplements or add-ons available; everyone gets the same dishes, save for birthday or anniversary celebrants who might get an extra quenelle of ice cream for dessert. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "At Maum in Palo Alto, a tasting menu that celebrates Korean American classics," 8 Aug. 2019 Are your kids eating a metric ton of ice cream this summer, too? — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, "Even the kids can make this simple, healthy smoothie," 31 July 2019

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