Meaning
ice lolly, icicle
- an ice lolly or popsicle, a frozen flavoured water treat on a stick
- a hanging spike of ice formed by dripping water freezing; icicle
In a sentence
D'estate compro spesso un ghiacciolo al limone dopo pranzo.
In the summer, I often buy a lemon ice lolly after lunch.
Vuoi un ghiacciolo alla fragola o preferisci un gelato?
Do you want a strawberry ice lolly or do you prefer an ice cream?
Dal tetto della baita pendeva un lungo ghiacciolo.
A long icicle was hanging from the roof of the cabin.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ghiacciolo | masculine · singular |
| ghiaccioli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with an open /ɔ/: /ɡjatˈtʃɔ.lo/.
- Very common summer sweet treat for children and adults across Italy.