cold front

noun

Synonyms of cold frontnext
: 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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As humidity increases ahead of an approaching cold front, heat indices are expected to climb well above air temperatures, creating conditions that can quickly become dangerous for prolonged outdoor activity — especially in urban areas where heat retention is higher overnight. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 June 2026 That is a strong cold front that will usher in cooler temps today and for the rest of the weekend. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 The reason for our severe storm chance today is a cold front that will stall on top of us in the late afternoon into the evening hours. Ron Smiley, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Forecasters expect the large cold front to develop in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday then push southeast into the Intermountain West, creating dry lightning along the storm’s leading edge. Evan Bush, NBC news, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold front

Word History

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 29 Jun. 2026.

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cold front

noun
: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

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