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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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
But while some studies have suggested that cold-water swimming may improve mood and well-being, much more research is needed, Dr. Comander said.
—Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
At least 76 California cities had passed similar ordinances at the start of this year, but the ruling has thrown cold water on the state’s local building electrification push.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The article mentions a number of places across the world specializing in the offer of polar plunges including one in southern Tasmania, where cold-water enthusiasts can step out of bed and dive directly into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
But while some studies have suggested that cold-water swimming may improve mood and well-being, much more research is needed, Dr. Comander said.
—Talya Minsberg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
Two of the children also said they were often sent to bed, punished with a bottle of cold water poured over them, and left in that condition overnight.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
At least 76 California cities had passed similar ordinances at the start of this year, but the ruling has thrown cold water on the state’s local building electrification push.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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