ice cube

noun
a small cube of ice, as one made in a special tray in the freezing compartment of a refrigerator or by an ice-making machine.

Origin:
1915–20

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ice cube

noun
a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks 
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Ice cube is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Example sentences
She asked me why the center of the ice cube was white and the edges were clear.
Place chopped herbs in ice cube trays and cover them with water or chicken or
  vegetable stock.
Now he was swirling an ice cube around in his mouth to hold down any swelling.
Then again, being warmer than an ice cube doesn't make you hot.
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