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ice cube
ice cube
Noun
pl: ice cubes
This term refers specifically to the frozen water shaped by a tray or machine. While "ice" is an uncountable mass noun, "ice cube" is a discrete unit, allowing it to be counted individually. It is the standard term used in culinary and social contexts for cooling beverages.
In casual speech, people may simply say "ice" when they mean "ice cubes" (e.g., "Can you get some ice?"), but "ice cube" is used when the specific shape or quantity of individual pieces is relevant.
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