freezing (/ˈfriːzɪŋ/)
adjective · Beginner · Nature & Environment
🔊 /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: extremely cold
Extremely cold, cold enough to turn water to ice. It is often used to say it is very cold.
Examples
🗣 It was freezing outside this morning.
Etymology
Present participle of ‘freeze’, from Old English ‘frēosan’.
How & Where It’s Used
Common to emphasize very cold weather or rooms.
Tags: weather, cold