the cold
noun
: cold weather
The cold really sets in around late November and doesn't let up until April.
I stood there shivering in the cold.
Come in out of the cold.
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So for any towels, sheets, and clothing that has come into contact with illnesses, remember to skip the cold water for this cycle.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Plus, the cold foam adds a modern twist with its light, airy texture.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 July 2025
Their long hair and often thick double coats serve as insulation and actually protects them from the heat in the summer as well as the cold in the winter.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Just chill the cherries overnight, and the bugs will exit the cherries to try to escape from the cold.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Plus, the cold foam adds a modern twist with its light, airy texture.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 July 2025
Their long hair and often thick double coats serve as insulation and actually protects them from the heat in the summer as well as the cold in the winter.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Just chill the cherries overnight, and the bugs will exit the cherries to try to escape from the cold.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the cold
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“The cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20cold. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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