Meaning of the word glacier in English

What does glacier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

glacier

US /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/

UK /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/

a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles

Example:

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The massive glacier slowly carved out the valley over millennia.

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Climate change is causing many glaciers to melt at an alarming rate.

Synonym:

ice sheet ice cap ice field

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