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adjective

ˈkōld How to pronounce cold (audio)
Definition of coldnext
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as in freezing
having a low or subnormal temperature the cold climate of the Yukon an unusually cold spring that was followed by a sweltering summer

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2
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling the prisoners got only a cold stare when they tried to befriend the guard

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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others received a cold reception from the hostess

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4
as in unconscious
having lost consciousness the boxer was out cold for a few minutes

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as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer the couple practiced a cold civility with each other, but they hadn't had a heart-to-heart talk in years

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as in fallen
no longer living paramedics tried to revive him, but he was already cold

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cold

2 of 3

noun

as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures the cold will stay with us for another day, then temperatures should rise

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cold

3 of 3

adverb

as in plain

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Recent Examples of cold
Adjective
The bigger concern will be the bitter cold and wind gusts starting Thursday night, forecasters say. — Mark Price november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026 The Farmers’ Almanac suggested the prospects for Christmas snow across the South Central states and Southeast would hinge on cold air coinciding with stormy weather. — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
The Tiramisu Velvet Latte (available hot or iced) and Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew showcase velvet mascarpone cold foam and include cocoa and coffee dusting for an indulgent sip. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026 The insulated design keeps a cold drink cold and a hot one hot, so fill it with your festive seltzers or hot cocoa and sip in holiday style. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026
Adverb
Or serve it cold spooned over Brie cheese. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 It will be equipped to process and service new steel products coming down the line at Big River like galvanized and cold-rolled steel. — Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold
  1. freezing
  2. icy
  3. distant
  4. unconscious
  5. dark
  6. fallen
  7. freeze
  8. plain
Adjective
  • Despite the freezing temperatures, agents confiscated the migrants’ coats and refused to give them blankets.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The beautiful, bright, and incredibly chic three-story abode leads up to a private roof terrace covered in pines with a freezing plunge pool at its center, and an unassuming wooden door that leads to a private sauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • The most extreme is the outdoor pool with Lucerne’s lake water (untreated), a truly icy experience undertaken naked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Billions of small rocky, icy bodies orbit the Sun out past Neptune.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • Another fascinating possibility nuclear-electric thrusters open is missions into interstellar space and the distant Oort cloud within a single lifetime.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The metropolis appears to be on the outside looking in, with Las Vegas and Seattle considered distant frontrunners to land the 31st and 32nd teams.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of distant
Adjective
  • Most LifeFlight patients are unconscious or too ill to consent to share their stories, so the details are private.
    — Elaine Appleton-Grant, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The child’s mother, who was not charged in the case, reported the crime after finding Sophia unconscious with head wounds.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of unconscious
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  • The watch is home to a dark gray gradient opaline in the dial’s center, surrounded by a light-gray sunburst gradient on the chapter ring.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The television special offered a glimpse of the conversation pit, now done up with dark maroon carpet and a navy sofa with white cushions.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dark
Adjective
  • Supporters say such displays can commemorate fallen soldiers alongside civilians killed or displaced by war.
    — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Brown says his team found a nest with two baby crows in a fallen tree.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of fallen
Noun
  • Georgia Power and the PSC later agreed to rate freezes and said new rules by the commission will protect ratepayers from absorbing costs to serve data centers.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But apart from that, in practice there’s not a whole lot that Congress can do to hurt the oil industry; the more tangible actions tend to come from the executive branch, like former US President Joe Biden’s freeze on LNG terminals.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of freeze
Adverb
  • At last, maybe some life, and maybe not too late — but, oh, wait, that wide receiver just plain dropped it.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • But that kind of growth opportunity is not only hard-won, but just plain hard.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of plain

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“Cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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