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icehouse

/ˈaɪtʃhaʊz/ noun · British & US
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What does icehouse mean?

noun

A building or structure used for storing ice, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. A house or building that is cold, often used as a metaphor for a place of isolation or confinement.

Example

"The old icehouse on the outskirts of town was abandoned and overgrown with vines."

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