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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Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
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
Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Always wash shrimp with cold water.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, cold-water species often see their metabolism rise in warmer waters, meaning there’s less oxygen available.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Always wash shrimp with cold water.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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