ice cream
Definition
- Noun:
- A frozen dessert: A sweet, creamy food that is made from dairy products (typically cream or milk), sugar, and flavorings, and is kept frozen until served.
Usage
- As a countable noun: Refers to individual servings or types.
- I would like two scoops of ice cream.
- This shop sells ten different ice creams.
- As an uncountable noun: Refers to the substance in general.
- Do you want some ice cream?
- We ate too much ice cream.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To scream for ice cream": An informal, playful phrase expressing a strong desire for ice cream.
- The kids were screaming for ice cream after the game.
Variants and Related Words
- Ice cream cone (n): A thin, conical, edible wafer used to hold ice cream.
- Ice cream parlor (n): A shop that specializes in serving ice cream.
- Ice cream sundae (n): A dessert consisting of ice cream topped with syrup, nuts, whipped cream, and other toppings.
- Ice cream sandwich (n): A dessert where ice cream is placed between two biscuits, wafers, or cookies.
Synonyms
- Frozen custard: A similar frozen dessert made with eggs, giving it a richer texture.
- Gelato: An Italian-style ice cream that is denser and has less air and butterfat than typical ice cream.
- Sorbet: A frozen dessert made from sweetened water and fruit juice or purée, typically不含 dairy.
Idioms
- "As American as apple pie and ice cream": Used to describe something considered quintessentially American or traditional.
- That classic car is as American as apple pie and ice cream.
Noun
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frozen dessert containing cream and sugar and flavoring
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