氷こおり屋や

noun

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.

• 夏なつになると、氷こおり屋やの前まえには長ながい行ぎょう列れつができる。

  In summer, long lines form in front of the ice shop.

• 昔むかしは氷こおり屋やが毎まい日にち氷こおりを配はい達たつしてくれた。

  In the old days, the ice man delivered ice every day.