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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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The Kickapoo River is one of many cold-water streams that draw anglers here in search of trout.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
However, Egerton continues to throw cold water on such a notion.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
The Kickapoo River is one of many cold-water streams that draw anglers here in search of trout.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Noun
But Posey threw cold water on the notion that top prospect Bryce Eldridge will be promoted soon, saying the 20-year-old first baseman needs to get more reps at Sacramento.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
However, Egerton continues to throw cold water on such a notion.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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