ice cream

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/ˈaɪs ˌkriːm/
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A cold, sweet food made by freezing milk or cream.
Practice using ice cream in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Do you want some ice cream?
  • The ice cream is melting.
  • We shared a bowl of ice cream.
  • She bought chocolate ice cream.
  • I would like an ice cream.

Similar words

frozen dessert

Meanings

Frozen sweet dessert

food
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A sweet frozen food usually made with milk or cream, eaten on its own or with another dessert.

Examples

  • I would like an ice cream.
  • She bought chocolate ice cream.
  • The ice cream is melting.
  • We shared a bowl of ice cream.
  • Do you want some ice cream?

Similar words

frozen dessert

Etymology

The name joins ice, for its frozen state, and cream, an ingredient in the food.

FAQ

What is ice cream?

A sweet frozen food usually made with milk or cream.

Is ice cream one word?

It is normally written as two words.

Can ice cream be counted?

Yes. “An ice cream” can mean one serving.

Can ice cream be served in a cone?

Yes, or it can be served in a bowl.

What happens when ice cream gets warm?

It melts.

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