Freezing

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːzɪŋ/

Definitions of freezing

adjective describing a very low temperature, below the freezing point of water

Example Sentences

A1 I am freezing in this cold weather.

A2 The freezing temperatures made it difficult to go outside.

B1 The freezing wind chill factor made it feel even colder.

B2 The freezing rain turned to ice on the roads, creating dangerous driving conditions.

C1 The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.

C2 The freezing Arctic temperatures are causing concern for the polar bear population.

Examples of freezing in a Sentence

formal The temperature dropped below zero, causing the water to freeze and the air to feel freezing.

informal I forgot my jacket and now I'm freezing out here!

slang This weather is so cold, I'm freezing my butt off!

figurative His icy glare made me feel like I was freezing in place.

Grammatical Forms of freezing

• past tense: froze
• plural: freezings
• comparative: more freezing
• superlative: most freezing
• present tense: freeze
• future tense: will freeze
• perfect tense: have frozen
• continuous tense: is freezing
• singular: freezing
• positive degree: freezing
• infinitive: to freeze
• gerund: freezing
• participle: frozen

Origin and Evolution of freezing

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'freezing' originated from the Old English word 'freosan' which means to become cold or solidify.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'freezing' has retained its original meaning of becoming cold or solidifying, but has also taken on metaphorical meanings such as being extremely cold or feeling numb with cold.