cold wave

noun

Definition of cold wavenext
as in cold
a weather condition marked by low temperatures the unseasonable cold wave in the Northeast has already put a strain on oil supplies

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Recent Examples of cold wave In Minneapolis, the worst of an extreme cold wave was over, but protesters calling for ICE to leave Minnesota on Saturday still faced an outdoor temperature of minus 6 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 21 Celsius). — Thomas Peipert, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 There are two cold waves that will begin to push toward Colorado between now and the weekend. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Deadly snowstorms and cold waves have hammered the eastern third of the country. — Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 5 Jan. 2026 Travelers and residents should stay informed about forecast changes, particularly as storm tracks and cold wave durations remain uncertain. — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold wave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold wave
  1. cold
  2. freeze
Noun
  • Indigenous peoples who have lived in isolation have little immunity to common illnesses brought by outsiders, meaning even diseases such as a cold or flu could kill them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Nussbaum gathered her coat and stepped into the Cleveland cold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of cold
Noun
  • Some are insulated for polar freezes, while others are built to handle tropical climates.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Keep in mind that a freeze cannot stop every kind of identity theft.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of freeze

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“Cold wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20wave. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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