glacier
Translation
glacier
Examples
The glacier is melting rapidly.
The glacier is melting rapidly.
We saw a huge glacier in Alaska.
We saw a huge glacier in Alaska.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) glacier a large mass of ice The glacier is a popular tourist attraction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ice sheet, ice cap; Related: iceberg
Etymology
From French 'glacier', which comes from 'glace' meaning 'ice'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'glassy' river of ice slowly moving.