cold
/koʊld/
adverb
- Without preparation or warming up; suddenly and completely.
- She stopped smoking cold and never touched a cigarette again.
- The actor had to perform the scene cold without any rehearsal.
- He quit his job cold and moved to another city.
adjective
- Having a low temperature; not warm or hot.
- Make sure to wear a coat because it's cold outside.
- She shivered in the cold wind.
- The soup is cold, so I'll heat it up.
- Not friendly or emotional; lacking warmth of feeling.
- The manager's cold response upset the team.
- Her voice was cold and distant during the phone call.
- He gave her a cold stare and walked away.
- (of food or drink) served without being heated, or after being cooled.
- I'd like a cold drink, please.
- For lunch we had cold sandwiches and fruit.
- Cold pizza is surprisingly good for breakfast.
- Not affected by emotion; objective and unemotional.
- He made a cold calculation of the risks involved.
- She looked at the problem with cold logic.
- The report presented cold facts without any opinion.
- (of a color) suggesting coolness, especially blue, green, or gray.
- The room was painted in cold shades of blue.
- The artist used cold tones to create a calm mood.
- She prefers warm colors over cold ones.
- (in games or hunting) far from the target or hidden object; not close to finding something.
- The detective's clues led him cold, so he started over.
- In the treasure hunt, we were completely cold after the first clue.
- You're getting colder—try looking in the other room.
noun
- A common illness that affects the nose and throat, causing sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.
- Drink some tea and rest—that should help your cold.
- She's been sneezing all day; I think she has a cold.
- I caught a cold and had to stay home from work.
- Cold weather; low temperature.
- Don't stay out in the cold too long without a hat.
- The cold of the winter morning made the car windows frosty.
- They huddled together for warmth against the bitter cold.