Basic Details
Word: Ice Cream
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A cold, sweet dessert made from cream and sugar, usually flavourful and served in a cone or a bowl.
Synonyms: Frozen dessert, gelato, sorbet
Antonyms: Hot dessert, pudding
Idioms and Phrases
- Cherry on the ice cream: An extra benefit or bonus that makes something even better. Example: "Winning the competition was great, but the trophy was the cherry on the ice cream!"
- Take it with a pinch of salt and a scoop of ice cream: To enjoy something that may not be entirely true or serious. Example: "When he told the story, I took it with a pinch of salt and a scoop of ice cream, just to enjoy the fun."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On a hot summer day, nothing beats a scoop of ice cream to cool you down.
Example 2: The ice cream shop down the street has a delicious flavour called chocolate mint.
Example 3: For her birthday party, we decided to make homemade ice cream with fresh strawberries.
Fun Fact
Did you know that ice cream has been around for centuries? The earliest known recipe for ice cream dates back to the 16th century in Italy, where it was made using ice and simple flavours!
Famous Quote
"Ice cream is happiness condensed." - Jessie Lane Adams
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ice cream" mean?
a) A hot soup
b) A cold dessert made from cream
c) A fruit salad
d) A type of cake
Answer: b) A cold dessert made from cream
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ice cream"?
a) Bread
b) Gelato
c) Salad
d) Pizza
Answer: b) Gelato
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "ice cream"?
a) Sorbet
b) Hot dessert
c) Frozen yogurt
d) Sweet treat
Answer: b) Hot dessert
4. Which sentence uses "ice cream" correctly?
a) The ice cream ran very fast.
b) We enjoyed ice cream for dessert after dinner.
c) The ice cream flew above the trees.
d) I read a book about ice cream.
Answer: b) We enjoyed ice cream for dessert after dinner.
5. What does the idiom "cherry on the ice cream" mean?
a) Something that makes a situation worse
b) An extra benefit that makes something better
c) A type of ice cream
d) A way to eat ice cream quickly
Answer: b) An extra benefit that makes something better
