Cold: meaning, definitions and examples
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cold
[ koʊld ]
weather
Having a low temperature; not warm or hot. Feeling or causing a sensation of coldness.
Synonyms
chilly, cool, freezing, frigid
Examples of usage
- It's cold outside, you should wear a jacket.
- The water in the pool was too cold to swim in.
illness
A common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed, typically causing running at the nose, sneezing, and a sore throat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I caught a cold and had to stay home from work.
- Rest and drink fluids to help recover from a cold.
lack of emotion
A lack of affection or enthusiasm; indifference.
Synonyms
aloofness, detachment, indifference
Examples of usage
- His words were met with cold silence.
- She gave him a cold stare.
Translations
Translations of the word "cold" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frio
🇮🇳 ठंडा
🇩🇪 kalt
🇮🇩 dingin
🇺🇦 холодний
🇵🇱 zimny
🇯🇵 寒い (さむい)
🇫🇷 froid
🇪🇸 frío
🇹🇷 soğuk
🇰🇷 추운
🇸🇦 بارد
🇨🇿 studený
🇸🇰 studený
🇨🇳 冷 (lěng)
🇸🇮 hladen
🇮🇸 kaldur
🇰🇿 суық
🇬🇪 ცივი
🇦🇿 soyuq
🇲🇽 frío
Word origin
The word 'cold' originated from Old English 'cald', which is related to Dutch 'koud' and German 'kalt'. The concept of coldness has been a part of human experience since ancient times, with various cultures developing different words to describe this sensation. In English, 'cold' can refer to both temperature and lack of warmth in relationships or emotions.