freezing rain
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of freezing rain
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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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
A massive winter storm was set to drop a mix of freezing rain and heavy snow on some 160 million Americans starting Friday, threatening to bring dangerously icy conditions.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
States further south may experience freezing rain, which could coat trees with ice and weigh them down, possibly leading to power outages.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
Sleet and freezing rain slapped the sidewalk, making slick spots.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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