as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity
the president's domestic programs had been in cold storage while he attended to a string of international crises
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cold storage
Built with flexibility and efficiency in mind, the property can accommodate a variety of uses, including manufacturing, medical, pharmaceutical, food-grade/cold storage and distribution operations.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Some of these include healthcare facilities, student housing, senior living, cold storage, and even life sciences labs.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Corporations and warehouses and cold storage put people to work, Mrvan said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
That’s necessary to make sure food in cold storage remains at or under 41 degrees and food in hot holding remains at or over 135 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cold storage
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Some of these include healthcare facilities, student housing, senior living, cold storage, and even life sciences labs.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Corporations and warehouses and cold storage put people to work, Mrvan said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
That’s necessary to make sure food in cold storage remains at or under 41 degrees and food in hot holding remains at or over 135 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cold storage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold storage
Noun
-
All while Rice is eligible to play as of this week now that his six-game suspension has been served.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Branch is likely going to get a fine for his role in the altercation with a possible suspension coming too.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
This time around, while Chambers remains turned away, Teasdale crouches with an unsettling smile and long fingernails, conjuring a skin-crawling suspense.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Maybe with a more daring hand on the helm, our voyage wouldn’t have run out of suspense before the conclusion.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cold storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold%20storage. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share