cold-water

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adjective

cold-wa·​ter ˈkōld-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

: having only running water without heat or utility services provided

a cold-water flat

cold water

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noun

: 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

Adjective

Scientists studying aging, cellular repair and cold-water metabolism are watching this research closely. —Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026

There’s even a cold-water jacuzzi and lounge space alongside another creek, and, located within a no-overflight zone, the preserve also offers exceptionally dark skies—perfect for stargazing. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026

Noun

Fish and other aquatic life that die in late winter may not be noticed until well after ice leaves lakes because the animals may be temporarily preserved by cold water, the DNR said. —Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

The clamber up and over a few small hillocks is all part of the fun, as is a brave cold water dip, but the real magic can be found amongst the sand dunes. —Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cold-water

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater