Ice Pack (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large expanse of floating ice.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A waterproof bag filled with ice: applied to the body (especially the head) to cool or reduce swelling.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She applied an ice pack to her forehead to relieve the migraine headache.
- The doctor recommended using an ice pack on the injured ankle to reduce the swelling.
- After the surgery, the nurse placed an ice pack on the patient's eye to minimize bruising.
- He wrapped an ice pack in a towel and held it against his sore knee to ease the pain.
- The athlete used an ice pack on her shoulder to cool down after the intense workout.