the cold
noun
: cold weather
The cold really sets in around late November and doesn't let up until April.
I stood there shivering in the cold.
Come in out of the cold.
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The soft fleece material adds to its appeal, protecting my ears from the cold while keeping my hair neatly in place, even on windy days.
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Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 5 Dec. 2025
Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
Despite the cold, hundreds packed the KC watch party for the 2026 World Cup draw.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Temperatures will then start to fluctuate as the cold front moves in Monday.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 5 Dec. 2025
Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
Despite the cold, hundreds packed the KC watch party for the 2026 World Cup draw.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
Temperatures will then start to fluctuate as the cold front moves in Monday.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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