glacier
/ˈɡlæs.jə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: glaciers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.
Noun
Examples
They warned that the effects of glacier melting on water resources are becoming “increasingly serious” for China.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An area of a mountain where snow is present year-round.
Noun
Examples
You can ski down the glacier in both the winter and the summer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “glacier” mean?
A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.
Is “glacier” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.