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
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
But cold-water swimming has been an American tradition for well over a century.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
For the best care, the brand recommends washing it separately in cold water using a gentle cycle.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Share [Findings] Depression in humans is correlated with higher body temperature, and cold-water swimming mitigates menopause symptoms.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
But cold-water swimming has been an American tradition for well over a century.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
Guests are asked to dunk their elbows in cold water, walk barefoot on pebbles, and pick herbs in the designated garden which are then used to make dishes.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
For the best care, the brand recommends washing it separately in cold water using a gentle cycle.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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