Pronunciation: /koʊld/

Definitions of cold

noun a low temperature, especially in the atmosphere

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of cold in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of cold

past tense

cooled

plural

colds

comparative

colder

superlative

coldest

present tense

cold

future tense

will be cold

perfect tense

have been cold

continuous tense

being cold

singular

cold

positive degree

cold

infinitive

to be cold

gerund

cooling

participle

cold

Origin and Evolution of cold

First Known Use: 0825 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cold' originated from the Old English word 'cald' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kaldaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cold' has retained its basic meaning of low temperature, but has also evolved to be used metaphorically to describe emotions or attitudes lacking warmth or friendliness.