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
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
It can be washed in a cold-water delicate cycle, too, for easy maintenance.
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Emma Ashe,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Drink a glass of cold water before bed and keep another close by.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
Diners can expect elevated coastal cuisine, including rock shrimp and lobster rolls, cold-water oysters and jalapeño cornbread waffles, served with white cheddar pimento cheese and pepper jelly.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
It can be washed in a cold-water delicate cycle, too, for easy maintenance.
—
Emma Ashe,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
Noun
Lightly spritz your sheets with cold water before lying down if the room still feels warm, and skip alcohol and caffeine in the hours before bed to protect sleep quality on hot nights.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Drink a glass of cold water before bed and keep another close by.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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