freezing

adjective
UK: /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
US: /ˈfriːzɪŋ/

  1. Very cold temperature.

    1. It is freezing outside today, I need a coat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The freezing weather caused the pipes to burst, which made so many problems. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

icy frosty chilly
freezing verb

  1. To become hardened into ice or to be very cold.

    1. Water is freezing in the glass, that is so cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. I am freezing, can we turn on the heater right now in the room? [ ] [ ]

  2. To stop moving or behaving normally, because of fear or surprise.

    1. I saw a snake and I was freezing from terror. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden noise made all the children freezing in their place quickly. [ ] [ ]
freezing noun

  1. The action of something that is very cold.

    1. I am scared of freezing in winter, it is so cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. The freezing of the lake created a beautiful, natural skating rink at place. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "freezing" is /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "freezing": icy, frosty, chilly.

Example usage of "freezing": "It is freezing outside today, I need a coat.". More examples on the page.