cold-wa·ter
ˈkōld-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: 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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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Omega-3 supplements, also called fish oil supplements, contain a type of fat found in shellfish and cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Lightly spray the fabric with cold water and blot, blot, blot.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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Adjective
According to Plunge, cold-water immersion triggers norepinephrine, a chemical messenger that delivers a burst of energy while sharpening focus.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Omega-3 supplements, also called fish oil supplements, contain a type of fat found in shellfish and cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
While Boone threw cold water on that idea Sunday, Volpe played a handful of games at second and third at the onset of his pro career.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Lightly spray the fabric with cold water and blot, blot, blot.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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“Cold-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-water. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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