Synonyms for
Glaciers
Definition
A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- alpine glacier
- valley glacier
- iceberg
- glacial retreat
- crevasse
- moraine
- glacial ice
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Usage note
A glacier is a large, persistent body of ice that moves slowly downhill. It is distinct from sea ice or icebergs, which form on water.
Example sentences
- Glaciers are some of the most beautiful and powerful natural features on Earth.
- The movement of glaciers can change the landscape over time.
- Some animals, like polar bears, rely on glaciers for survival.
- Scientists study glaciers to better understand climate change.
- Glaciers can be dangerous to explore without proper equipment and training.
Quotes
In the polar land of eternal ice and snow, life is recorded to have existed beyond 3.5 million years ago. It is the ultimate challenge for life on our planet.
The higher you are, the more likely you are to find something truly extraordinary.
We are all at risk of becoming fossils – of being studied by future generations. But the more we learn about the past, the more we learn about ourselves, and hopefully, the more we prepare for a better future.