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cold front

noun

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: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

Examples of cold front in a Sentence

A cold front will move in tomorrow, bringing with it clear skies.
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The pleasant temperatures are linked to a cold front that is also bringing thunderstorms, strong winds and excessive rain. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026 Summer tends to bring more thunderstorms, while fall rain is more often associated with passing weather systems and cold fronts. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Kat Peterson The weather pattern that brought the snow was associated with our first strong fall cold front of the year. — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 On the night before everything came to an end, a cold front dumped about an inch-and-a-half of rain on New York City. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold front

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cold front was in 1921

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“Cold front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20front. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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cold front

noun
: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

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