iceberg
noun/ˈaɪsbɜrɡ/
Frequency rank: #9,065 most common English word
Meaning
a large mass of ice that has broken off a glacier and floats in the sea, with most of its volume below the water surface.
Example sentence
The ship changed course after the crew spotted iceberg floating in the distance.
Synonyms & related words
- floe
- glacier
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