cold
adjective
having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth.
colds
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pluralof cold.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But this wasn’t a World Cup for the purists—or for anyone convinced that air conditioning gives you colds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
He grew up drinking hot water and boiling fruit for soups to combat colds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
One suggested that going on a sunbed for "eight minutes" could prevent colds and flu, while another claimed that UV rays could "stimulate the thyroid gland" to help someone lose weight.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Other studies have suggested that even 400 IU per day may help prevent common infections such as colds.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2025
“All they have is colds, for God’s sake. And Tinita’s here with them.”
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
