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iceman

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Noun — Someone who delivers or sells block ice, especially from the days before home refrigerators.

How to use iceman

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cool as an iceman the iceman cometh

Etymology

A straightforward compound of "ice" and "man" — someone whose job or personality centres on ice, literal or figurative.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “iceman” mean?

The word “iceman” means someone who delivers or sells block ice, especially from the days before home refrigerators. In plain terms, either a person who used to deliver ice for iceboxes, or (more commonly today) someone who's unnervingly calm under pressure.

How do you use “iceman” in a sentence?

Here is “iceman” used in a sentence: “The iceman used to come round twice a week before everyone had a fridge.”

What part of speech is “iceman”?

“Iceman” is a noun.

How many meanings does “iceman” have?

“Iceman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who delivers or sells block ice, especially from the days before home refrigerators.

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