How to Use cool in a Sentence

cool

1 of 4 adjective

• The surface is cool to the touch.
• The plant grows best in cool climates.
• The weather is cool today.
• I'm feeling a little cool.
• We changed into some cooler clothes.
• She remained calm, cool, and collected.
• Pair it with jeans, leggings, and more to stay warm and look cool.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
• The best of these, rich and hearty, are perfect for cooler fall days and evenings.
  — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
• The video of Spot digging was pretty cool—how did that work?
  — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2023
• Not in a bad way, but in a good, strange, really cool way.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 13 Feb. 2023
• What’s Great About It This comforter is cool to the touch and buttery soft.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
• Not only are their styles unique with a cool sporty vibe, but they are made for a full day’s wear.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2023
• Sheets made this way tend to be crisp, cool, and lightweight, like a button-up shirt.
  — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
• It’s made of heat-neutral latex foam that will keep you cool all night long.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into ¾-inch cubes.
  — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
• The cells are using this oddness, maybe to keep themselves cool.
  — Quanta Magazine, 11 Jan. 2023
• But to have made these records 30 years ago and not be embarrassed, that’s a pretty cool thing.
  — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2023
• The newer homes are simpler to build and maintain but harder to keep cool.
  — Monica Serrano, National Geographic, 19 Jan. 2023
• But still, Bedard has kept things as cool and focused as can be.
  — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
• On top of all that, he is known for his crisp, cool minimalism.
  — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
• The mix of purple and pink with cool undertones works for every skin tone.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
• Place the roses in the vase, and keep the arrangement cool—away from heating vents and out of direct sunlight.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 26 Jan. 2023
• That’s been the thing that separated us and gave us a chance to win a lot of games, to go on a pretty cool run here in Year 1.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
• And Jean-Marc and Denis, as great friends, came to each other’s premieres, which was very cool for us.
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023
• The idea that the momentum was there to put me in the contention is so cool in itself and feels like a victory.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023
• Wear it with a button down, jeans and sneakers for a relaxed look with plenty of cool points.
  — Kristina Rutkowski, wsj.com, 20 Oct. 2023
• Both teed off in the morning wave when the wind wreaked havoc on performances, but both kept their cool.
  — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2023
• Short-sleeve styles are cool enough to wear on sunny spring days or paired with a light windbreaker.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
• Then, on a cool and foggy Sunday, Nepali, wearing flip-flops and a messy ponytail, slid the gate open.
  — Meera Subramanian, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2024
• How, during times of drought, that same creek still flows and the wooded slopes remain cool, shaded.
  — Time, 12 July 2023

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cool

2 of 4 verb

• The fan cools the engine.
• I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool.
• Allow the cake to cool before slicing.
• His interest in her has cooled somewhat.
• Every now and then, the pair had to dunk the tarp in the water to cool it down.
  — Melissa Chan, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2023
• Once it's cooled, use the purée to replace anywhere from 1/3 to half of the sugar in a recipe.
  — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
• Here’s the deal Inflation’s cooled a lot from a year ago.
  — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 Oct. 2023
• One of the best parts about the weather cooling is a meal simmering away on the stove.
  — Nick Siano, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024
• But their markets have cooled as the Fed has raised rates and home builders have caught up to demand.
  — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
• To be ready to put in the garden, the piles have to cool down to 80 degrees which can take anywhere from three to six months.
  — Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
• Other cooling tools can be used with the Ultra Gel to help the skin cool down in step six.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
• Wait for hair to cool before touching it to avoid disrupting the style.
  — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
• And that’s expected to show some further cooling in the months ahead.
  — Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 July 2023
• Inside, the Cintiq Pro 17 has a cooling fan, akin to those found in most laptops.
  — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
• As the markets cooled on Friday, so too did the stocks of interest in Mobile.
  — Bran Strickland | , al, 17 June 2023
• Things will start off warm, then cool off rapidly late week, as a cold, low pressure system moves down the coast.
  — Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
• But there are signs of cooling as the holidays approach.
  — Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
• While rents are cooling in some parts of the United States, the cost to rent a Manhattan apartment hit a record high in May for the third month in a row.
  — Anna Bahney, CNN, 8 June 2023
• When the weather cools, leaf peepers make their way to the valley to watch as it is flooded with yellows, oranges, and reds.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2023
• Not only will this cool the dish down, but the cold liquid will not absorb into the hot potatoes very well.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
• The water park is an obvious place to cool down, but there are also lots of shady spots across the property.
  — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
• Being submerged on all sides in cold water will cool drinks faster than just popping them in the freezer.
  — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2023
• Initially, Scott said the family thought Bob might have crashed on a friend’s couch to cool off from the argument.
  — Sarah Portney, NBC News, 31 May 2023
• After a few hours of tenderizing, the beef comes out of the liquid and cools until sliceable.
  — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
• Some stars and planets may come into view and the temperature will cool.
  — Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
• After being gently heated and stirred for up to 14 hours, the mixture is filtered and cooled.
  — Leah Collins, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
• If desired, for a smooth sauce, blend the sauce using an immersion blender, or allow to cool slightly, then spoon to a blender.
  — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
• Bake until golden brown, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
  — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
• Cool a few minutes, then flip layers onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
• Part of the Fed’s goal is to cool the labor market, which still favors workers, though there have been some signs of weakness in recent months.
  — Matt Ott, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023

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cool

3 of 4 noun

• I envy you your cool.
• Kemp kept his cool and won the race by more than 50 points.
  — Geoff Duncan, CNN, 6 Oct. 2022
• The best way to keep your cool is to remember to not act a fool.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
• To counter evening cool-offs, heat lamps and blankets can help.
  — Nina Molina, WSJ, 7 July 2022
• Things had to shut down for a minute to where people could have a cool off break.
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2022
• This front will bring a slight cool down with highs in the mid to upper 90s along with a slight chance of a stray storm.
  — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2023
• And don’t look for a big cool-down anytime soon, either.
  — Ike Morgan | [e-mail], al, 13 June 2022
• The opposite is true for La Niña, when the ocean’s sub-surface cools.
  — Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
• Here's how to deal with it without losing your cool (or your job).
  — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2022
• Plus, a grid of air channels helps wick away moisture and keep the pillow cool all night.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
• Gap’s decline Gap, once the symbol of cool, has been struggling for years.
  — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 26 July 2023
• The layers start with a cool-to-the-touch cover with a 2-inch border around the top to help draw away excess heat from the foam.
  — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
• The shoes that were so made fun of when they were first released over 20 years ago that no one cool wanted to wear them?
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
• Ahead, the best 16 flannel shirts for men to keep you warm—without losing your cool.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 17 Dec. 2022
• They were both born in the Thirties, but blew up in the Eighties as icons of middle-aged cool, after decades in the game.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2023
• Next time, maintain your cool with a frozen coffee slushy.
  — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
• The fiber cover is made from Coolmax, which is supposed to keep the pillow cool all night.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
• Our top choice is Bampure Bamboo Sheets, which boast a silky-smooth texture and a cool-to-the-touch feel.
  — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
• This take by stylist Sal Salcedo is perfect for straight-haired gals who want to give their mane a dose of cool.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
• But every aspect of the cool-down is more intense in markets like Boise and Austin.
  — Lance Lambert, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022
• But Chiefs fans weren't the only ones losing their cool around Swift on Sunday.
  — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2024
• The cool-to-the-touch cover was popular among hot sleepers.
  — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
• Anxiety on the UConn bench built in the fourth quarter as Ohio State players tried to keep their cool.
  — The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2023
• So what are the best stretches to slot into your cool-down after a workout?
  — SELF, 18 July 2022
• The rest of the week will see highs in the low to upper 90s with more storms possible Sunday before a cool down next week.
  — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 21 June 2022
• Depop is the cool-kids’ table in the cafeteria of e-commerce.
  — Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
• To launder, machine wash on cool and then lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
  — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
• But Andrew keeps his cool for five, then 10, then 15 seconds, extending one hand in the air as the bull bucks and turns.
  — Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022
• Even his airport fashion has reached a new level of cool.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
• Take a deep breath and most importantly, keep your cool.
  — Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2023

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cool

4 of 4 adverb

• Here comes Mom. Act cool and she won't suspect a thing.
• When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
  — San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2018
• Let cool; finely crush with the side of a chef’s knife.
  — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
• Final mix: Once the corn is cool, cut the kernels off and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, 12 July 2017
• Let the caramel cool slightly, then taste and season to taste with flaky salt.
  — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
• Let cool slightly and serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 29 Mar. 2018
• Do not spread; let cool undisturbed for at least 1 hour.
  — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
• But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some cool-looking campers out there.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2021
• The design, while cool-looking, doesn’t leave room for more knives.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022
• Let cool slightly, then toss with half the chimichurri.
  — Bibby Gignilliat, The Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2017
• Take shade Cinderella, a cool-toned tint of pink, for one.
  — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 5 July 2022
• Let cool on a wire rack for a minute or two before serving.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 May 2017
• Hyundai has revealed a camper version of the cool-looking Staria van.
  — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 19 Apr. 2022
• Let cool slightly and spoon into a large, clean glass jar.
  — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Oct. 2017
• Remove the can with tongs, place on a wire rack and let cool before opening.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2021
• Thursday is the premiere date of a cool-sounding Cold War thriller from Britain.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022
• Let cool slightly, then purée in a blender until smooth.
  — Mary-Frances Heck, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2017
• On-shore winds from the lake have been keeping things cool around Milwaukee the past few days.
  — Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2018
• Let cool a few minutes, then take egg cups out of muffin pan to cool on a rack.
  — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2018
• Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool before serving.
  — Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2021
• Let cool slightly, then transfer oil and spice mixture to a bowl.
  — Jonah Miller, WSJ, 6 July 2018
• Just the thought of the cool-toned hue as a lip color is a bit intimidating.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 14 Dec. 2022
• Here, a pro pet stylist shares his best tips for keeping your dog cool all summer long.
  — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 29 May 2020
• This time around, the Good American founder opted for a cool-toned blonde shade with a deeper tone at the roots.
  — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 17 June 2022
• That’s not the only cool-looking anime to hit Netflix in March.
  — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
• The 42 also had a cool-looking space for a jet ski at the stern, and forward, a cabin for weekend trips.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2022
• It’s not just a cool-sounding name drummed up by marketers around a whiteboard.
  — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2022
• Let cool slightly, then chop the eggplant into 1-inch pieces.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
• As would putting a cool-colored foundation on Claire Danes’s fair but warm-toned skin.
  — Laura Scholz, SELF, 2 Sep. 2022
• The founder of the agency bought it, lofted it for some cool-looking meeting spaces, and moved in his people.
  — David Rock, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021

Last Updated: 3 May 2024