26984 words

chills

9 definitions • 12 examples
1
to (cause to) become cold but not freeze:

Examples:

I've put the beer in the fridge to chill.
Chill the wine before serving.
2
a feeling of cold:

Examples:

There was a chill in the air this morning.
3

Examples:

Don't go out with wet hair, you might catch a chill.
5
chilly (= cold)
6

Examples:

We're a lot more chill about this than our parents were.
The bar has a pretty chill vibe and the service is great.
7
to make or become cold but not freeze:

Examples:

[ I ] Allow the pudding to chill.
[ T ] Chill the pudding before serving.
8

Examples:

The sun was bright, but there was a chill in the air.
fig. His words sent a chill down her spine (= made her suddenly very fearful).
9
A chill is also a feeling of cold in your body that makes you shake slightly:

Examples:

She came home with a headache and chills.

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