the cold

noun
UK: /ðə koʊld/
US: /ðə koʊld/

  1. Low temperature; a state of having a low degree of warmth.

    1. I felt the cold as soon as I stepped outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pipes burst because of the cold weather. [ ] [ ]

  2. A common illness caused by a virus, with symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat.

    1. I have the cold, so I'm staying home today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She caught the cold from her little brother. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chill flu

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the cold" in English means: Low temperature; a state of having a low degree of warmth., A common illness caused by a virus, with symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat..

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

Synonyms for "the cold": chill, flu.

Example usage of "the cold": "I felt the cold as soon as I stepped outside.". More examples on the page.