cold-wa·ter
: having only running water without heat or utility services provided
a cold-water flat
: depreciation of something as being ill-advised, unwarranted, or worthless
threw cold water on our hopes
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Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The researchers think the study’s implications go beyond the popular use of cold-water immersion to aid an athlete’s post-exercise recovery.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
Russ Wiles, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump in turn has so far poured cold water on the idea of any rift or falling-out between the two men, at least of the sort their detractors have often predicted.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Positive Power of A Cold Plunge Fascinating new research analyzing 11 different studies and published in PLOS One found that cold plunging--or cold-water immersion--has broad beneficial effects.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The researchers think the study’s implications go beyond the popular use of cold-water immersion to aid an athlete’s post-exercise recovery.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Another option: Discuss a prospective big purchase with a friend or family member who might throw some cold water on the idea.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump in turn has so far poured cold water on the idea of any rift or falling-out between the two men, at least of the sort their detractors have often predicted.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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