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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Halloween’s history, from tricks to treats Halloween is rooted in the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, marking the harvest and coming winter – and few know the shortcomings of the cold more than Minnesotans.
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In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.
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The next step will involve installing and connecting the cold-water pipe.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The next step will involve installing and connecting the cold-water pipe.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
This sleek, $24 version is perfect for the cold months.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the cold
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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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