cold-wa·ter
ˈkōld-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: having only running water without heat or utility services provided
a cold-water flat
: depreciation of something as being ill-advised, unwarranted, or worthless
threw cold water on our hopes
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Amenities include a Balinese spa, a cinema, a heli deck, cold-water diving equipment, and polar exploration gear, with cabins starting at $32,000 per person.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Hot water melts grease, loosens oils, and helps dish soap break down residue more effectively than cold water.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
Styles has talked about daily outdoor cold-water swimming, including dips at Dublin’s Vico Baths.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Amenities include a Balinese spa, a cinema, a heli deck, cold-water diving equipment, and polar exploration gear, with cabins starting at $32,000 per person.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
This is because very cold water causes a vasoconstriction of the digestive tract, which reduces blood flow and can slow absorption.
—Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Hot water melts grease, loosens oils, and helps dish soap break down residue more effectively than cold water.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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