Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ice-cap
noun
/ˈaɪs kæp/
Definition
A thick layer of ice covering a large area, especially the polar regions of the Earth.
Examples
- The Greenland ice-cap is one of the largest in the world.
- The melting of the Antarctic ice-cap is a significant concern for climate scientists.
- As temperatures rise, many glaciers that form ice-caps are retreating.
Meaning
A large, dome-shaped mass of glacial ice that covers vast areas of land, primarily found in polar regions and high altitudes.
Synonyms
- glacier
- ice sheet
- polar cap
