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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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Use cold-water detergent: If the temperature of your home's water regularly dips to around 60, buy detergent specially formulated for cold water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 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
Federal officials said the changes under the new rules include provisions aimed at managing cold-water reservoir releases from Shasta Dam to help endangered winter-run Chinook salmon survive.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Use cold-water detergent: If the temperature of your home's water regularly dips to around 60, buy detergent specially formulated for cold water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 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 3 Jan. 2025.
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