cold-water

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adjective

cold-wa·ter

: having only running water without heat or utility services provided

a cold-water flat

cold water

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noun

: depreciation of something as being ill-advised, unwarranted, or worthless

threw cold water on our hopes

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Adjective

Share [Findings] Depression in humans is correlated with higher body temperature, and cold-water swimming mitigates menopause symptoms. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 The creek provides a rare cold-water refuge for salmon, which is especially important as climate change brings warmer water temperatures, Soto said, and other creeks will now become similar refuges. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024

Noun

Step 2: Run on a Cold, Delicate Cycle Cashmere washes best in cold water and on the delicate cycle. —

Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Decoction In this case, a decoction is prepared by soaking medicinal herbs in cold water and then bringing it to a boil and then simmering for up to thirty minutes, depending on the type of plant and strength desired. —

Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cold-water