noun / verb / adjective
chill
CHIL/tʃɪl/
A moderately cold condition.
A noticeable chill fills the room when she opens the window to the night air.
Etymology
Old English ciele named cold and the discomfort of feeling it. Figurative uses extended cold to suffering and discouragement, connecting bodily sensation with emotional unease; the modern noun may have been formed anew from the verb.
In context
Fur started as a practical item, helping people stay warm during cold winters. But as time went on, it became much more than just a way to beat the chill.
More examples
- We chilled the juice before serving it.
- He stays chill even when the schedule changes.
- Let's chill at home after the long trip.
Forms
chill · chills · chilled · chilling
Similar words
- cold
- Cold is the broader temperature term; chill often suggests a noticeable coolness or a cooling action.