How to Use cold-water in a Sentence

cold-water

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of cold-waternext
  • Snowmelt is making up the bulk of the water and cold-water shock is a real threat.
    — The Oregonian, oregonlive, 27 May 2023
  • Since the fish is a cold-water species, warmer waterways is bad news.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Try eating cold-water oily fish, dairy, beans, nuts, and legumes as a protein source more often.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2023
  • To catch rainbows, start by targeting cold-water rivers and streams.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
  • The last few years have seen dozens of studies citing the benefits of cold-water swimming for longevity.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
  • There’s a certain logic to using a big bait in hopes of rousing lethargic cold-water fish.
    — Will Ryan, Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
  • To its west, 73 miles of Pacific coastline lure beachcombers and cold-water surfers to its sandy shores and marine life lovers to its teaming tide pools.
    — Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Soon after her birth, her parents moved to the nearby town of Hoylake, where home was a tiny workman’s house with an outdoor toilet, a cold-water tap and a tin tub for a bath.
    — Benedict Nightingale, New York Times, 15 June 2023
  • Some of them spawn near the mouth of the Little Colorado River, where they would be unaffected by cold-water dam releases.
    — Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
  • But even Maryland’s tailwaters — the rivers that flow from dams and provide great, cold-water habitat for wild trout — have been stressed this year, with 90-degree days starting in June.
    — Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024
  • But the tradition is modernizing: in the past three years, small hotels with a focus on cold-water immersion have cropped up around the country.
    — Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Electric heat cable, designed to keep cold-water pipes from freezing, might seem to be a better solution.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
  • This system didn’t need electric power to cycle steam through a cold-water tank on a higher floor, or to let the resulting water drop back down to the pressure vessel.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
  • Warmer surface waters in the eastern Pacific drive away cold-water fish that are the backbone of the fishing industry in much of Latin America.
    — Nick Thompson, CNN, 14 July 2023
  • Stearns thinks so, alongside speedy access to basic measures like cold-water immersion baths.
    — Laura López González, The New Republic, 25 July 2023
  • Orcas are most commonly seen in areas of cold-water upwelling, where deep, nutrient-rich waters rise toward the surface.
    — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Fire crew equipped with cold-water gear then went into the river and quickly recovered another victim from the submerged vehicle.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Bottom trawling can destroy habitats, churn up sediment and damage cold-water coral reefs.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The show features a rotating list of hosts, who chat with locals about the region’s distinct flavor and partake in activities like cold-water swimming in Wales or cheese-making in Lancashire.
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
  • The many cold plunge benefits certainly sound impressive, but the research on cold-water immersion is still limited.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 7 July 2023
  • Among other things, schools are required to have cooling zones with cold-water immersion tubs that can reduce core body temperatures in case of heat illness and are to ensure that students are drinking enough electrolytes.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Detergents with cold-water formulas are also known to preserve colors, as washing clothes in hot water can cause color fading.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023
  • An ice bath, also called cold-water immersion or cold therapy, is a training regimen in which a person submerges themself into a body of ice water for a period of time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023
  • Boca Chita Key has toilets, but no showers, sinks, or drinking water, while Elliott Key has restrooms, cold-water showers, picnic tables, grills, and drinking water (though campers are advised to bring their own in case the system goes down).
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Hundreds of fish from various species took refuge in the chilly plumes the team artificially built, suggesting this might be a viable approach for keeping cold-water populations healthy as the planet continues to warm.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Another study published in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that athletes can use cold-water immersion to improve short-term feelings of relaxation.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The Russian navy’s militarized cetaceans include warm-water bottlenose dolphins and cold-water belugas.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The couple has incorporated many of Huberman’s protocols—morning sunlight, cold-water exposure, sauna sessions, and more—into their daily lives.
    — Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023
  • Strong currents, deep water and cold-water temperatures will create hazardous conditions for kayakers and other recreational water activities in areas above the Granite Reef Dam.
    — Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Larger tailwaters located below reservoirs with regular cold-water releases are also good places to focus your fishing.
    — Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 13 July 2023
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cold water

2 of 2 noun
  • Aphids on plants: Wash off with a hard jet of cold water.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022
  • When ready to cook, gently rinse with cold water and pat dry.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 7 June 2022
  • If the mixture feels too thick or lumpy, add more ice-cold water, 1 tsp.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022
  • Add sweetbreads and enough cold water to submerge them.
    — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 16 June 2022
  • Place the potatoes in a medium pot and add cold water to cover by about 1 inch.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
  • Galindez said one way to cool the body temperature quickly is place cold water or ice in the groin area or armpits.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022
  • This high-performance dog life jacket keeps your pup afloat, and insulates them from cold water.
    — Kelley Rebori, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022
  • For the best results, the brand recommends washing it in cold water and tumble drying it in low heat.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022
  • Alexis then gradually adds a mixture of sour cream and cold water, which ensures a light and tender crust that's easy to roll out.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022
  • The separated father of four said higher rent and grocery costs have thrown cold water on his financial hopes.
    — J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
  • To cold brew tea, fill a jar with cold water and add tea bags or loose-leaf tea, which can be held in a tea ball or reusable muslin tea bag for easier straining.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 13 June 2022
  • Other congregants began handing out cold water bottles, or standing among cars and holding hands to pray.
    — Ruth Serven Smith | [email protected], al, 16 June 2022
  • Care instructions: To launder this duvet, wash it in a machine in cold water on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry it on low.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Keeping a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap to get cold water.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022
  • The North Santiam River has dangerous log jams in places and swift cold water, Zahn said.
    — Staff and Wire Reports, oregonlive, 25 June 2022
  • For example, Dharma’s label says to use hot water, while conventional wisdom says to use cold water to avoid stains setting into the fabric.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Drain and rinse the rice with cold water to stop the cooking.
    — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in cold water.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Drain the spinach, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In the 1860s, experts agreed that the best kind of bath was a brief plunge in cold water.
    — JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
  • Just fill the Ice Barrel with cold water and ice, then take the plunge.
    — Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Fill with cold water to a level 1 inch above the lentils.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • Prep an ice bath: a big bowl, 1 tray of ice, lots of cold water.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Unplug the drain and rinse the soapy clothes under cold water.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Rinse with cold water, strain and set meat aside in large soup pot.
    — Jacquelyne Germain, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Start the potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water and submerge the bag in the water.
    — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022
  • There are few things that can stop you in your tracks like a blast of cold water.
    — Zachary MacK, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022
  • When you’re done in the water, wash it by hand in cold water and hang it to dry.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 4 July 2023
  • Turn the garbage disposal on and run cold water as the peels grind.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023

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