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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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Our Rustin Dodd spoke with an expert about the effects and tested some now-trendy cold-water practices out himself.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
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Adjective
And while the midnight sun brings a feeling of timelessness that allows for hiking to beautiful viewpoints, kayaking, biking, boating, and cold-water swimming, winter brings a stunning display of the Northern Lights as well as skiing down the island’s peaks.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Our Rustin Dodd spoke with an expert about the effects and tested some now-trendy cold-water practices out himself.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Noun
Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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