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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
On Monday, Reeves did not appear to be using crutches and an ice pack was not visible.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
When play resumed for the second half, Brink reappeared on the bench with an ice pack on her leg.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
The John Wick star was previously photographed walking with crutches and sporting an ice pack on his left knee while on the movie's set last Thursday.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
German media showed images of authorities retrieving ice packs from a Berlin apartment, which contained ammonium nitrate.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 28 Jan. 2024
In some districts, students without written consent cannot get even a Band-Aid or ice pack after a fall, and must be sent home.
—Dana Goldstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
Yet but Really Want To Place an ice pack or cold compress on your skin for up to 10 minutes to help ease that feeling, according to the AAD.
—Sarah Klein, SELF, 5 Jan. 2024
Treat your pain: Your doctor may recommend taking over-the-counter pain medications or using ice packs and heating pads to help alleviate any discomfort, swelling, and pain.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Jan. 2024
Hold ice packs or cold compresses to your neck, wrists, or other pulse points for quick relief.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Ice pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20pack. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
ice pack
noun1
: 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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