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

Examples of cold-water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Besides Karl and Johnny—boyfriends sharing a cold-water walk-up near the Third Avenue El, the elevated railway running north and south through Manhattan to and from the Bronx—Edna spends her social hours with artsy boys and girls connected to the Art Students League. —John Birdsall june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025

By establishing the salmon sanctuary in Blue Creek, the deal safeguards a vital cold-water habitat for fish including Chinook salmon, coho salmon and steelhead. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025

Noun

Cold towels: Soak a small towel in cold water, wring it out, place it in a plastic bag, and freeze it for about 15 minutes. —Health, 8 June 2025

Chill, uncovered, until firm, 8 hours or up to 3 days. Prepare the Caramel Peaches: Fill a large heatproof bowl about halfway with ice and cold water; set aside. —Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 28 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cold-water

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater