cold-wa·ter
: 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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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Both women began to show signs of recovery after 20 to 30 minutes of cold-water immersion.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
Drain and rinse under cold water until fully cooled.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Regular cold-water plunges have gained a popular following in recent years, and some studies suggest that regular cold exposure through ice bathing or plunges may ease discomfort after intense workouts and help with stress regulation.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Both women began to show signs of recovery after 20 to 30 minutes of cold-water immersion.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The best vitamins for nails come from eating foods like leafy greens, eggs, nuts, seeds, sweet potato, cold water fish, and more that are rich in a few key vitamins.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
Drain and rinse under cold water until fully cooled.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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