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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Daniel Peck, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
More research is needed to support the positive effects of cold-water therapy on immunity and mood, according to reporting from Harvard Health Publishing.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The second way is to wrap the turkey in a leak-proof bag and submerge it in cold water.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
These glaciers provide essential water for rivers, supplying drinking water downstream, maintaining cold-water habitats for salmon and supporting hydropower generation in the region, according to the National Park Service.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
More research is needed to support the positive effects of cold-water therapy on immunity and mood, according to reporting from Harvard Health Publishing.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
Dissolve 1 cup of salt per gallon of cold water for a 4- to 6-hour brine in a large stockpot or clean bucket.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The second way is to wrap the turkey in a leak-proof bag and submerge it in cold water.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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