ice maker

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Ice Maker (noun)

An ice maker is a machine or a part of a refrigerator that makes ice cubes. It is usually found inside some electric refrigerators, and it helps keep your drinks cold by providing ice.

Usage Instructions:

• An ice maker automatically produces ice, so you don’t have to fill ice trays with water and put them in the freezer.
• To use an ice maker, you typically need to connect it to a water supply. Once it’s set up, you can just press a button or pull a lever to dispense ice.

Example Sentence:

• "I love my new refrigerator because it has an ice maker that fills my ice bin every day."

Advanced Usage:

• In some restaurants or bars, you might find commercial ice makers that produce ice in larger quantities to serve many customers efficiently.

Word Variants:

• Ice cube (noun): A small, solid piece of frozen water.
• Ice (noun): Frozen water in any form.

Different Meanings:

• The term "ice maker" specifically refers to the appliance that produces ice. It does not have other meanings.

Synonyms:

• Ice machine
• Ice generator (used less frequently)

Idioms:

There are no specific idioms related directly to "ice maker." However, you might hear the phrase "break the ice," which means to start a conversation in a social situation.

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Noun

1. an appliance included in some electric refrigerators for making ice cubes