ice shop; ice dealer
Refers to a shop that sells ice, or a person who sells ice. The 'ice man' gloss is an older or more literal translation; in modern contexts, it usually means an ice shop or ice delivery business.
In summer, long lines form in front of the ice shop.
In the old days, the ice man delivered ice every day.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana-kanji mixed spelling sometimes seen in informal writing.
Compound of 氷 (こおり, 'ice') and 屋 (や, 'shop' or 'dealer'). The reading is straightforward and the meaning is transparent.