English · Nature & Environment
freezing
/ˈfriːzɪŋ/
[/ˈfriːzɪŋ/]
extremely cold
Beginneradjective
Definition
Extremely cold, cold enough to turn water to ice. It is often used to say it is very cold.
Example
It was freezing outside this morning.
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.