icy cold

adjective

: very cold
an icy cold wind

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web When conditions are icy cold, Stamstad alternates between two veteran underlayers that he’s owned for years. —Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023 Glass shelves are sturdy, easy to clean, and see-through, which is a bonus when searching for icy cold food. —Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2023 In fact, thicker socks tend to make your feet sweat more — and that perspiration quickly becomes your worst enemy by causing friction that leads to blisters and turning your feet icy cold in lower temperatures. —Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023

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“Icy cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icy%20cold. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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