freezing (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
Definition
Extremely cold; at or below the temperature at which water turns into ice (0°C or 32°F).
Examples
It's absolutely freezing outside, so make sure to wear a warm coat and gloves.
My hands were freezing after just a few minutes of playing in the snow without mittens.
The lake was completely frozen over, indicating how freezing the winter temperatures had been.
How to Use freezing
- freezing (adjective) (collocation)
- Used to describe extremely cold conditions or feelings. — "The wind made the air feel absolutely freezing."
- freezing (noun) (collocation)
- Referring to the process of becoming ice or preserving with cold. — "The freezing of food helps to keep it fresh for longer."
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