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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By Saturday, there is a conditional risk for stronger storms as a cold front passes, which could produce isolated hail. Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026 January and February are typically when wildfire activity begins to increase across Texas, as the weather brings dry and breezy cold fronts through the state. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 There will be two parts the this cold front coming through. Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 By Friday afternoon, a strong cold front is expected to push through, bringing an additional round of storms. Robert A. Cronkleton march 3, Kansas City Star, 3 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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cold front

noun
: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

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