English Explanatory Dictionary

icehouse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice or snow; sometimes also used to store food at low temperature.
  2. An ice hockey rink.
  3. A cold state in global climate.
  4. A convenience store.
name
  1. a game of strategy played with pyramidal pieces

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪsˌhaʊs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-icehouse.wav

Word forms

icehouse icehouses ice house

Etymology

From ice + house.

Antonyms

greenhouse hothouse

Related words

coldhouse greenhouse hothouse
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