Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
iceman
noun
/ˈaɪs.mən/
Definition
A person who delivers or sells ice, especially in the past before modern refrigeration.
Examples
- The iceman arrived early in the morning to deliver a large block of ice.
- In the old days, families would rely on the iceman to keep their food fresh.
Meaning
Historically, an iceman was someone who collected ice from lakes and rivers in winter, stored it, and delivered it to homes and businesses in warmer months for cooling purposes.
Synonyms
- ice vendor
- ice seller
