cold front

noun

: 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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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures will spike 10–20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal across the Upper Plains on Thursday and Friday, before a cold front shifts the heat toward the Great Lakes and Appalachians over the weekend. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 In Southern states, many people take precautions ahead of the first cold front since outdoor faucets are typically unused until spring. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The storms follow a cold front moving southeastward that prompted a frost advisory early Wednesday. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Meteorologists expect a cold front to hover over the commonwealth in the days to follow, bringing additional rain that prompts a risk for flash flooding and widespread river flooding. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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cold front

noun
: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

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