ice
Definition
A brittle, transparent solid formed by the freezing of water, essential for both polar bears and bad cocktails.
Slang for diamonds or expensive jewelry, the kind that makes rappers sparkle brighter than a disco ball.
Informal verb meaning to kill or murder, popularized in crime dramas but best left to fictional gangsters.
In cooking, to cover a cake with icing, turning dessert into a sugary masterpiece or a sticky disaster.
Examples
She stared at the ice in her glass, wondering if her date's charm would melt faster than it did.
His neck was dripping with so much ice that even the jeweler filed for bankruptcy from the glare.
The hitman decided to ice the rival, but first checked the freezer for actual ice cream.
Break the ice at parties by complimenting someone's ice – just don't confuse diamonds with freezer burn.