water ice

• Dessert glacé à base d'eau, de sucre et d'arôme de fruits, semblable à un sorbet mais généralement avec une texture plus fine et plus lisse. Particulièrement répandu dans la région de Philadelphie.

A frozen dessert made from water, sugar, and fruit flavoring, similar to sorbet but typically with a finer, smoother texture. It is especially common in the Philadelphia region.

1. A2formalbritish

   A frozen dessert made from water, sugar, and flavoring, similar to sorbet but often with a finer texture.

   Glace à l'eau

   • I bought a lemon water ice from the street vendor.
   • Water ice is a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.
   • The children enjoyed their strawberry water ice after lunch.

2. Solid waterB1formal

   Water in its solid state, i.e., ice.

   Glace (eau à l'état solide)

   • The lake was covered with a thick layer of water ice.
   • Water ice forms when the temperature drops below freezing.
   • The polar caps are composed mainly of water ice.