freezing

6 definitions • 8 examples

extremely cold:

it is freezing It's freezing in here - can I close the window?

They survived for four hours in the freezing water.

After walking through the snow, my feet were freezing.

freezing cold I had to wait for hours on the freezing cold station platform.

turning to ice:

Freezing fog and icy patches are expected to cause problems for motorists tonight.

the temperature (0°C) at which water becomes ice:

The temperature was below freezing for most of the day.

the change or process of changing from a liquid to a solid substance

cold enough for liquids to turn to ice:

We can expect freezing temperatures all week.

fig. Freezing also means very cold:

It’s freezing in here – turn off the air conditioner!