freezing

[ free-zing ]

adjective

1. (of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.
2. extremely or uncomfortably cold; chilled:

   We were both freezing and welcomed the hot cocoa.

3. beginning to freeze or partially frozen; frozen; in the process of being or becoming frozen. frozen.

freezing

/ ˈfriːzɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal.
   extremely cold

Other Words From

• freezing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of freezing¹

First recorded in 1605–15; freeze + -ing ²

Example Sentences

However, with temperatures dropping to freezing levels and snow hitting parts of the UK, rising energy bills will once again become the focus of many households.

From BBC

The average temperature in a local area must be zero degrees Celsius - or less - for seven days in a row, or be forecast to be below freezing for seven consecutive days.

From BBC

Temperatures are expected to fall to minus 3C overnight with challenging conditions expected for the rest of the week, including snow, ice and freezing rain.

From BBC

Temperatures will be much lower than the mid-November average by day - and may reach below freezing by night.

From BBC

Where clear skies last through the night temperatures are likely to drop below freezing.

From BBC

Related Words

• biting
• chilly
• frigid
• frosty
• glacial
• icy
• numbing
• polar
• wintry