Pronunciation: /koʊld/
noun a low temperature, especially in the atmosphere
A1 I don't like the cold.
A2 The cold weather makes me shiver.
B1 I always wear a jacket in the cold.
B2 The cold can be harsh in the winter.
C1 The cold front brought freezing temperatures.
C2 The bitter cold of the Arctic is unforgiving.
adjective having a low temperature; feeling or showing no warmth
A1 The ice cream is cold.
A2 She wore a warm jacket to protect herself from the cold weather.
B1 The cold wind made it difficult to walk outside.
B2 Despite the cold temperature, they decided to go for a hike in the mountains.
C1 The cold front moving in brought heavy snowfall to the region.
C2 The cold, crisp air of the early morning invigorated her as she went for a run.
formal The cold weather is expected to continue for the next few days.
informal I can't stand this cold weather anymore, I need a vacation to a warm place.
slang I'm freezing my butt off in this cold, I need to bundle up.
figurative His words left her feeling cold inside, as if a chill had settled in her heart.
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