ice

/aɪs/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Water in frozen (solid) form.

2

Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.

3

Any volatile chemical, such as water, ammonia, or carbon dioxide, not necessarily in solid form, when discussing the composition of e.g. a planet as an ice giant vs a gas giant.

4

Something having an extreme coldness of manner.

5

Something, such as awkwardness, that prevents open social interaction.

6

The area where a game of ice hockey is played.

7

Icing; frosting ("a sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar").

8

A frozen dessert made of fruit juice, water and sugar.

9

An ice cream.

10

An individual piece of ice.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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