adjective / noun
cold
KOHLD/kəʊld/
Having little warmth.
Ice keeps the water cold, and condensation beads on the glass.
Etymology
Old English cald already described both low temperature and the chilling sensation on the skin. The modern adjective preserves that literal physical meaning.
In context
this is how the cold room looks like this is our machine this is the machine that cools
More examples
- Keep the milk cold until you need it.
- The basement is colder than the kitchen.
- These gloves protect your hands from the cold.
Forms
cold · colder · coldest
coldness noun — The state of having little warmth.
Similar words
- cool
- Means moderately cold, often at a pleasant temperature.
- chilly
- Emphasizes enough cold to cause discomfort or shivering.