Definitions

ice age

[ahys eyj] / ˈaɪs ˌeɪdʒ /

NOUN

glacial period

Synonyms

WEAK

glacial epoch

Example Sentences

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Together, these mechanisms helped create the larger and more persistent Antarctic ice sheets that later defined Earth's ice age cycles.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

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

This cooling came just as the planet was emerging from the last ice age and beginning to warm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 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

An ice age later, the grandfather clock struck 2:00.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles