icebreaker
1 synonym for icebreaker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use icebreaker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an icebreaker question
an icebreaker game
an icebreaker ship
Etymology
From ice + breaker; the social sense comes from the idiom "to break the ice."
Full origin of icebreaker →Frequently asked questions
What does “icebreaker” mean?
The word “icebreaker” means a ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels. In plain terms, either a ship that breaks through ice, or a small activity that helps strangers start talking.
How do you pronounce “icebreaker”?
“Icebreaker” is pronounced YS-bray-kuhr (/ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “icebreaker” in a sentence?
Here is “icebreaker” used in a sentence: “The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor.”
What part of speech is “icebreaker”?
“Icebreaker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “icebreaker” have?
“Icebreaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
