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
Examples of cold-water in a Sentence
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Electric heat cable, designed to keep cold-water pipes from freezing, might seem to be a better solution.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Share [Findings] Depression in humans is correlated with higher body temperature, and cold-water swimming mitigates menopause symptoms.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The last few years have seen dozens of studies citing the benefits of cold-water swimming for longevity.
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Among other things, schools are required to have cooling zones with cold-water immersion tubs that can reduce core body temperatures in case of heat illness and are to ensure that students are drinking enough electrolytes.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
But the tradition is modernizing: in the past three years, small hotels with a focus on cold-water immersion have cropped up around the country.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
Bottom trawling can destroy habitats, churn up sediment and damage cold-water coral reefs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
Those outfits helped spice up many of the before-and-after group photos people were taking.
Veterans of cold-water swims on the East Coast or in the Midwest often ridicule similar events in warmer climates because Atlantic Ocean plungers brave water temperatures in the 40s — or even the 30s.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024
Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 May 2024
That means those are the highest temperatures of water those materials can withstand — but every washable material can tolerate cold water.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Simply place 2-3 inches of boiling water into a vase and submerge the top of freshly cut stems for 30 seconds followed by a fresh vase of cold water.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
Ocean currents, which circulate warm and cold water around the planet, are crucial regulators of the global climate.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
Be sure to exercise cold water safety along all area waterways!
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Place the clams in a large bowl along with 1 tablespoon salt, and fill the bowl with cold water.
—Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
As lethargic as bass can be in cold water, hot water can make them just as moody.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
Cover the pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat, simmer for 1 minute, then drain and run the asparagus tips under very cold water to stop the cooking.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Orcas are most commonly seen in areas of cold-water upwelling, where deep, nutrient-rich waters rise toward the surface.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Electric heat cable, designed to keep cold-water pipes from freezing, might seem to be a better solution.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Share [Findings] Depression in humans is correlated with higher body temperature, and cold-water swimming mitigates menopause symptoms.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The last few years have seen dozens of studies citing the benefits of cold-water swimming for longevity.
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Among other things, schools are required to have cooling zones with cold-water immersion tubs that can reduce core body temperatures in case of heat illness and are to ensure that students are drinking enough electrolytes.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
But the tradition is modernizing: in the past three years, small hotels with a focus on cold-water immersion have cropped up around the country.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
Bottom trawling can destroy habitats, churn up sediment and damage cold-water coral reefs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
Those outfits helped spice up many of the before-and-after group photos people were taking.
Veterans of cold-water swims on the East Coast or in the Midwest often ridicule similar events in warmer climates because Atlantic Ocean plungers brave water temperatures in the 40s — or even the 30s.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024
Noun
Use cold water or ice to cool down: Do not place ice directly on the skin.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 10 May 2024
That means those are the highest temperatures of water those materials can withstand — but every washable material can tolerate cold water.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Simply place 2-3 inches of boiling water into a vase and submerge the top of freshly cut stems for 30 seconds followed by a fresh vase of cold water.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
Ocean currents, which circulate warm and cold water around the planet, are crucial regulators of the global climate.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
Be sure to exercise cold water safety along all area waterways!
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Place the clams in a large bowl along with 1 tablespoon salt, and fill the bowl with cold water.
—Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
As lethargic as bass can be in cold water, hot water can make them just as moody.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
Cover the pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat, simmer for 1 minute, then drain and run the asparagus tips under very cold water to stop the cooking.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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