ice bucket

An 'ice bucket' is commonly used in hospitality settings to keep beverages cold by holding ice cubes or crushed ice.

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Definition

B1Hospitality

(common)A container used to hold ice cubes or crushed ice to keep drinks cold.

Example

  • The waiter brought an ice bucket to keep our wine chilled.
  • She filled the ice bucket with ice cubes for the party.

C1Science Fiction

(slang, humorous)A pod or device containing a person in a state of cryosleep.

Example

  • In the sci-fi movie, the protagonist woke up from an ice bucket after 100 years.

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