Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ice cap

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables: ice -cap
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A permanent expanse of ice encompassing a large geographical area, as for example in Earth's polar zones (polar ice) or at high elevation.

noun

An ice pack designed to be worn on the head.

noun

Alternative spelling of iced capp.

Example Sentences

"The ocean beneath the arctic ice cap hosts many unique organisms adapted to the cold and shortage of light."
"The ice cap of Kilimanjaro is shrinking, and some researchers believe it will disappear within the next one hundred years."
"After the use of ice caps for some days it is well to provide cool bathing for the head, at least three times daily."

Inflected Forms

ice caps (plural) icecap (alternative)

Synonyms

icecap

Questions

What does ice cap mean?: A permanent expanse of ice encompassing a large geographical area, as for example in Earth's polar zones (polar ice) or at high elevation.

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