cold-wa·ter
: having only running water without heat or utility services provided
a cold-water flat
: depreciation of something as being ill-advised, unwarranted, or worthless
threw cold water on our hopes
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Their steep surfaces provide an ideal hard substrate that are preferred by cold-water corals, sponges and other creatures that grow on surfaces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Select the Washer Settings and Detergent Wool should always be washed in cold water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Add twin petite cold-water lobster tails or two jumbo lump crab cakes for an additional $39, 'Oscar style' crab for an additional $12, lobster macaroni shells and cheese for an additional $19.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Their steep surfaces provide an ideal hard substrate that are preferred by cold-water corals, sponges and other creatures that grow on surfaces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
For wine or punch stains on clothing and linens, soak the item in cold water for 30 minutes, then apply white vinegar to the stain.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Select the Washer Settings and Detergent Wool should always be washed in cold water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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