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 /ˈɡlæs.i.ər/
Noun
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.