freezing
Americanadjective
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(of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.
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extremely or uncomfortably cold; chilled.
We were both freezing and welcomed the hot cocoa.
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beginning to freeze or partially frozen; in the process of being or becoming frozen.
adjective
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Origin of freezing
Vocabulary lists containing freezing
Chemistry - Introductory
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Chemistry - High School
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Example Sentences
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He was starting to worry that he would actually die out there, waiting on the side of the road, in the freezing cold.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
I’m in my 30s, living in New York City, and in the process of freezing my eggs.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
However, Jet A-1 has a lower freezing point than Jet A. According to Fox, that means it can be used more flexibly on long haul and polar routes.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Jet A has a higher freezing point -- which makes it less resistant to very low temperatures during long-haul flights.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
I even got used to my blisters, to my freezing hands and ears, and my numb feet.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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