freezing rain
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of freezing rain
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Things like: Walking 25 miles in freezing rain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
A massive winter storm continues to hit large parts of the country, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain and leaving hundreds of thousands without power in the South.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
The storm hobbled several of American’s major hubs, including Dallas, which was pummeled early on by ice and freezing rain.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
Those states could also see ice accretions of around an inch caused by freezing rain, a dangerous phenomenon where supercooled rain droplets freeze instantly on surfaces.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
He takes his sample case, and he walks down the many stairs to the street, where the freezing rain is turning to sleet.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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