freezing

noun

Synonyms of freezingnext
: the temperature at which water freezes
temperatures dipping below freezing

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This step suppressed hydrogen bonding between water molecules, prevented freezing, and preserved its flexibility. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 Harbin is genuinely cold during the festival — temperatures regularly drop well below freezing — which is part of what makes the ice sculptures possible. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026 Speaking of freezing, airplane blankets are almost always tiny squares of fabric that barely cover my full legs. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Stahl interviewed a group of women who spoke about their experiences with egg freezing, and shared their reasons for doing it. Will Croxton, CBS News, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezing

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freezing was in 1777

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“Freezing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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