ice-cream supper

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noun South Midland and Southern U.S.

an ice-cream social held in the late afternoon or early evening.

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Origin of ice-cream supper

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Words nearby ice-cream supper

ice-cream parlor, ice-cream parlor chair, ice-cream social, ice-cream soda, ice-cream suit, ice-cream supper, ice crystals, ice cube, iced, ice dance, ice dancing

How to use ice-cream supper in a sentence

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But Huckabee (akin to Elizabeth Warren on the left) is like an ice cream sundae.
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Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?
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Crew members had to cut through the ice on the streets to get shots.
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Serve with the warm sauce and your choice of ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
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He leant against the wall of his refuge, notwithstanding this boast, and licked the ice to moisten his parched lips.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
She had carried the baby over to Juana's and left her there, that she might be free to serve the Father's supper.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The left heel followed like lightning, and the right paw also slipped, letting the bear again fall heavily on the ice below.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
A long stretch of smooth ice followed, over which he glided with ever-increasing speed.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Dinner occurred in the middle of the day, and about nine in the evening was an informal but copious supper.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett

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