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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

glacier

/ˈɡleɪsiər/ noun · British & US
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What does glacier mean?

noun

A large, slowly moving river of ice formed from compacted snow on land, typically in high latitudes or at high elevations. A glacier can be several kilometers wide and hundreds of meters thick.

Example

"The glacier was a breathtaking sight, its blue ice stretching as far as the eye could see."

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