ice cream
A cold, sweet dessert made from dairy products like milk and cream, often flavored with fruit, chocolate, or vanilla. It is typically eaten with a spoon or served in a wafer cone as a refreshing snack.
Examples
3 of 5I would like a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
I would like a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
The host provided an assortment of gourmet ice cream flavors at the gala.
The host provided an assortment of gourmet ice cream flavors at the gala.
Let's go grab some ice cream before the park closes!
Let's go grab some ice cream before the park closes!
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a cold block of 'ICE' mixed with smooth, white 'CREAM' to make a delicious treat.
Quick Quiz
The children were very happy when the ____ truck arrived in their neighborhood.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ice cream
Examples
I would like a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
everydayI would like a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
The host provided an assortment of gourmet ice cream flavors at the gala.
formalThe host provided an assortment of gourmet ice cream flavors at the gala.
Let's go grab some ice cream before the park closes!
informalLet's go grab some ice cream before the park closes!
The thermodynamic properties of ice cream allow it to maintain a semi-solid state at sub-zero temperatures.
academicThe thermodynamic properties of ice cream allow it to maintain a semi-solid state at sub-zero temperatures.
Our market analysis suggests a 15% growth in the premium ice cream sector this year.
businessOur market analysis suggests a 15% growth in the premium ice cream sector this year.
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ice cream headache
a sharp pain in the head caused by eating something very cold too quickly
we all scream for ice cream
a popular rhyme expressing excitement for the dessert
ice cream social
a community gathering where ice cream is served
Often Confused With
Gelato is an Italian style of ice cream that is denser and contains less air and milk fat.
This is an archaic form of the word; the modern standard is always 'ice cream'.
Usage Notes
The word can be used as an uncountable noun for the general substance or a countable noun when referring to specific portions or varieties.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes forget to use 'some' or 'a' correctly; use 'some ice cream' for a general amount and 'an ice cream' for a single cone or cup.
Memory Tip
Visualize a cold block of 'ICE' mixed with smooth, white 'CREAM' to make a delicious treat.
Word Origin
Derived from the 17th-century term 'iced cream', which described cream that had been chilled or frozen.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, ice cream trucks travel through neighborhoods playing music to attract children during the summer months.
Quick Quiz
The children were very happy when the ____ truck arrived in their neighborhood.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ice cream
Related Grammar Rules
More Food words
snack
A1A snack is a small amount of food eaten between main meals such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is typically something quick to prepare and easy to consume when you feel a little hungry.
cup
A1A small, open container used for drinking liquids, usually featuring a handle. It can also refer to a specific unit of measurement used in cooking and baking.
glass
A1A container made of glass, without a handle, used for drinking liquids. It also refers to the hard, clear, breakable material used to make windows and bottles.
fork
A1A tool with a handle and several narrow metal points used for picking up and eating food. It is one of the most common utensils found in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
spoon
A1A kitchen tool with a shallow bowl at the end of a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food. It is most commonly used for liquids like soup or small foods like rice and cereal.
waiter
A1A person, usually a man, who works in a restaurant and serves food and drinks to customers at their tables. They take orders, answer questions about the menu, and provide the bill at the end of the meal.
salty
A1Salty describes a taste that is like salt or contains a lot of salt. It is one of the five basic tastes and is commonly used to describe snacks, sea water, or food that has been seasoned heavily.
sandwich
A1A sandwich is a food item typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread. It is a popular type of lunch food, often taken to work, school, or picnics because it is easy to carry and eat.
chocolate
A1Chocolate is a sweet, usually brown food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. It is typically sold as a candy bar or used as a flavor in various desserts and drinks.
honey
A1Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees make from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in cooking, baking, and drinks like tea.
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