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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Paul Von Zielbauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Whenever the stresses of track or classes began to build, Pennsylvania’s cold-water trout streams provided refuge.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Health, 8 June 2025
Chill, uncovered, until firm, 8 hours or up to 3 days.
Prepare the Caramel Peaches: Fill a large heatproof bowl about halfway with ice and cold water; set aside.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Singing, humming, laughing and even gargling stimulate the vagus nerve, and cold-water exposure can activate it and enhance its tone.
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—Paul Von Zielbauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Whenever the stresses of track or classes began to build, Pennsylvania’s cold-water trout streams provided refuge.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Noun
Cold towels: Soak a small towel in cold water, wring it out, place it in a plastic bag, and freeze it for about 15 minutes.
—Health, 8 June 2025
Chill, uncovered, until firm, 8 hours or up to 3 days.
Prepare the Caramel Peaches: Fill a large heatproof bowl about halfway with ice and cold water; set aside.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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