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ice cream
/ˈaɪs ˌkriːm/
[/ˈaɪs ˌkriːm/]
frozen sweet dessert
Beginnernoun
Definition
Ice cream is a sweet frozen food made from milk or cream and flavoring.
Example
On the hot afternoon they queued for ice cream, choosing chocolate, strawberry, and bright green pistachio.
On the hot afternoon they queued for ice cream, choosing chocolate, strawberry, and bright green pistachio.
Etymology
A compound of 'ice' and 'cream', recorded from the early 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
A favorite frozen treat enjoyed worldwide in countless flavors.