Ice cream gets its name from the phrase "iced cream," a term that was shortened over time.
The term "ice cream" evolved from "iced cream," a phrase used by American colonists, similar to the term "iced tea." This name reflects the dessert's basic characteristic: cream that has been iced or frozen. The shortened form, "ice cream," became the common name we use today. The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776, solidifying the term's usage.
