iceman
1 synonym for iceman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who delivers or sells block ice, especially from the days before home refrigerators.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hatchet man
How to use iceman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of iceman →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.
