ice age

[ahys eyj] / ˈaɪs ˌeɪdʒ /

NOUN

glacial period

Synonyms

WEAK

glacial epoch

Example Sentences

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Following the last ice age, north-west Europe experienced at least two major shifts from colder to warmer climates.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China this week is the clearest sign yet the two countries are seeking to end the diplomatic "ice age" that has defined their relationship.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

In the team's computer simulations, the effect was strong enough to trigger an ice age.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

Even so, the effect could be enough to bring forward the beginning of the next ice age.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

During the last million years, there has been an ice age on average every 100,000 years.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari