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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Highs warm well above average through next weekend, then cool by early next week behind a strong cold front. Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Charlotte will likely set two daily high temperature records this week before a cold front returns more seasonal, cooler temps to the region, a National Weather Service meteorologist said Tuesday. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 Another strong cold front will move through the region on Sunday, bringing another round of rain and possibly light snow in northern Missouri. Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 An approaching cold front is moving in later in the week and that will bring more moisture to the region, according to Gonzalez. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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cold front

noun
: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

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