glacier

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈglæsiə/ or /ˈgle(ɪ)siə/ or /ˈgle(ɪ)sjɚ/ or /ˈgle(ɪ)ʃɚ/
• SAMPA: /"gl{si@/ or /"glEIsi@/

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Noun

Singular glacier

Plural glaciers

A glacier

1. (countable) A glacier is similar to a mountain or river made of ice.

Related words

• glacial
• glaciation

See also

• iceberg