Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

berg

Noun

[bərg]

Definition

A large mass of ice that rises above the surface of the water.

Examples

The Titanic famously struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
Bergs can drift for miles before they melt completely.
During the summer, many tourists go on cruises to see the stunning icebergs of Greenland.

Meaning

The term ‘berg’ is often used to refer specifically to a mountain of ice, especially one that has broken off from a glacier and floated into open water.