icicle
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Noun — A thin, tapering spike of ice formed when dripping water freezes as it falls.
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Etymology
From Old English is ("ice") plus ickle, an old word for a small point of ice — the two fused into one word over time.
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What does “icicle” mean?
The word “icicle” means a thin, tapering spike of ice formed when dripping water freezes as it falls. In plain terms, a hanging spike of ice, usually formed by dripping water freezing in cold weather.
How do you pronounce “icicle”?
“Icicle” is pronounced YS-ihkl (/ˈʌɪsəkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “icicle” in a sentence?
Here is “icicle” used in a sentence: “Icicles hung from the gutter after the overnight frost.”
What part of speech is “icicle”?
“Icicle” is a noun.
Where does the word “icicle” come from?
The word “icicle” comes from Old English. From Old English is ("ice") plus ickle, an old word for a small point of ice — the two fused into one word over time.