shaved ice

noun — 2 senses

shaved ice

noun
1

Any of various desserts that incorporate finely crushed or shaved ice and a sweet syrup.

2

The finely crushed ice itself.

  • Pour over shaved ice in cocktail glasses and stir briskly.2015, Steve Reddicliffe, The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails, page 137:
Related terms
Italian ice, shave ice, water ice, snow cone, slush, slushie

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