ice creamEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishice cream /ˌʌɪs ˈkriːm , ˈʌɪs kriːm / ▸ noun [mass noun] a soft, sweet frozen food made with milk and cream and typically flavoured with vanilla, fruit, or other ingredients. ▪ [count noun] a portion of ice cream, especially as served or sold in a cone-shaped wafer. – ORIGIN late 17th century: from ice + cream.