ice pack

noun

1
: an expanse of pack ice
2
: a bag or other container filled with frozen material (such as crushed ice) and applied to a body part (as to relieve pain or reduce swelling)

Examples of ice pack in a Sentence

He had an ice pack on his sore elbow.
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Grab an ice pack or something equivalent and then place it onto the sticker. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 If someone shows signs of heatstroke, call 911 immediately and cool them by moving them to shade, soaking them with water, and applying ice packs to their body. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 The lunch bag allows parents to stash ice packs inside the lid. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated August 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The aircraft’s wreckage was later found on a floating ice pack about 34 miles southeast of the city, according to the US Coast Guard. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice pack

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ice pack was in 1835

Rhymes for ice pack

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Kids Definition

ice pack

noun
1
: a large area of pack ice
2
: ice placed in a container or folded in a towel and applied to the body

Medical Definition

ice pack

noun
: crushed ice placed in a container (as an ice bag) or folded in a towel and applied to the body

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