Where "Ice Block" Comes From
"Ice block" is the Australian (and New Zealand) name for a frozen flavoured treat on a stick. Americans usually say "popsicle" or "ice pop" and the British "ice lolly". Within Australia the word varies: "icy pole" is also common, and contributors to the Macquarie Dictionary's Word Map report Sydney speakers saying "ice block" where others say "icy pole". We haven't found a documented first use.
Sources: Ice pop (Wikipedia) · icy pole (Macquarie Australian Word Map)
"Too hot today - who wants an ice block?"
How Aussies Actually Use It
It's used for the classic frozen summer treat, sold in shops and made at home in moulds.
Which term gets used - ice block or icy pole - tends to vary by state and generation.
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