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
Examples of cold-water in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Omega-3 supplements, also called fish oil supplements, contain a type of fat found in shellfish and cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Float Test Fill a bowl with cold water and ease an egg in.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cold-water
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
Harry Styles uses ice baths for post-show recovery and mental clarity, and frequently engages in outdoor cold-water swimming, including notable dips at Dublin’s Vico Baths.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Omega-3 supplements, also called fish oil supplements, contain a type of fat found in shellfish and cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Princess Kate is known for her athletic abilities, from being a captain of her field hockey team at Marlborough College to exercising with cold water swimming.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Float Test Fill a bowl with cold water and ease an egg in.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cold-water
Cite this Entry
“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
