Freezing: meaning, definitions and examples

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freezing

[ ˈfriːzɪŋ ]

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weather

Turning into ice as a result of extreme cold.

Synonyms

chilled, frozen, icy

Examples of usage

The water in the lake was freezing.
I could feel my toes freezing in the snow.

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temperature

Extremely cold.

Synonyms

chilly, frigid, icy

Examples of usage

The freezing wind made it hard to walk outside.
She wore a thick coat to stay warm in the freezing weather.

Translations

Translations of the word "freezing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congelamento

🇮🇳 जमना

🇩🇪 Einfrieren

🇮🇩 pembekuan

🇺🇦 замерзання

🇵🇱 zamrażanie

🇯🇵 凍結 (とうけつ)

🇫🇷 congélation

🇪🇸 congelación

🇹🇷 donma

🇰🇷 냉동 (naengdong)

🇸🇦 تجميد (tajmeed)

🇨🇿 zmrazení

🇸🇰 zmrazenie

🇨🇳 冻结 (dòngjié)

🇸🇮 zamrzovanje

🇮🇸 frysting

🇰🇿 мұздау

🇬🇪 გაყინვა (gaq'inva)

🇦🇿 dondurma

🇲🇽 congelación

Word origin

The word 'freezing' originates from the Old English word 'freosan', meaning 'to freeze'. Over time, the word evolved to represent the concept of extreme cold or the process of turning into ice. The use of 'freezing' to describe very cold temperatures dates back centuries, reflecting humanity's experience with harsh winter conditions.

See also: freeze, freezer, frozen, unfreeze, unfreezing.