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Definition of ice
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a
: frozen water
b
: a sheet or stretch of ice
2
: a substance resembling ice
especially
: the solid state of a substance usually found as a gas or liquid
ammonia ice in the rings of Saturn
3
: a state of coldness (as from formality or reserve)
4a
: a frozen dessert containing a flavoring (such as fruit juice)
especially
: one containing no milk or cream
b
British
: a serving of ice cream
6
: an undercover premium paid to a theater employee for choice theater tickets
7
: crystal meth
on ice
on thin ice
1
: with every likelihood of being won or accomplished
2
: in reserve or safekeeping
: in a precarious or risky situation