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

While waiting for medical personnel to arrive, do anything possible to cool them down—move them to the shade, strip their clothes, and douse them with cold water. —Brad Stulberg, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026

Blueprint for future design Further, the testing showcased that ignition at 200 meters deep triggers a violent, millisecond-long battle between hot gas and cold water. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 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