noun
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a bag or folded cloth containing ice, applied to a part of the body, esp the head, to cool, reduce swelling, etc
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another name for pack ice
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a sachet containing a gel that can be frozen or heated and that retains its temperature for an extended period of time, used esp in cool bags
Etymology
Origin of ice pack
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The breastmilk is frozen and transported in an insulated cooler with ice packs, though “since it’s freezing here I don’t worry about it thawing,” Bri said.
From Salon
Next she took the ice pack, stuffed it into the sweatshirt, and duct taped it all around Sue’s arm, shoulder, and neck.
From Literature
Liz finishes wrapping my hand, then hands me an ice pack.
From Literature
Several economy passengers asked for ice packs to ease their sudden headaches, then a handful started to vomit.
In an Instagram story posted Thursday, Hewitt shared a selfie of herself in a pink hoodie with an ice pack around her cheeks as she held onto her daughter’s car seat.
From Los Angeles Times
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