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Ice Age

Definition:

An Ice Age refers to a geological epoch characterized by long periods of widespread glaciation on Earth's surface.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A period of prolonged cold climate where significant ice sheets cover the Earth's surface for millions of years.

Example sentence:

The last Ice Age occurred approximately 2.6 million years ago and lasted until about 11,700 years ago.

Sense 2:

(Noun) A popular animated movie franchise that follows the adventures of prehistoric creatures during the Ice Age.

Example sentence:

My kids love watching the Ice Age movies, especially the character Scrat and his quest for acorns.

Sense 3:

(Adjective) Used to describe something relating to or reminiscent of the cold, icy conditions of an Ice Age.

Example sentence:

The landscape of the Arctic region is known for its ice age beauty and breathtaking glaciers.

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