cold front

noun

: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

Examples of cold front in a Sentence

A cold front will move in tomorrow, bringing with it clear skies.
Recent Examples on the Web Storms are also possible the rest of the week as the heat continues, before a cold front brings temperatures back down into the 80s, Varcie said. Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2024 Storms are more likely Wednesday afternoon and evening in Milwaukee as a cold front moves into the region. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024 The chaotic weather map includes the possibility of severe thunderstorms developing in between hot and cold fronts. The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024 Detailed Cincinnati forecast Some showers and thunderstorms will also occur Thursday night in Friday morning ahead of a cold front that will cross the area late tonight into Friday. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cold front 

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cold front was in 1921

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“Cold front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20front. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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cold front

noun
: an advancing edge of a cold air mass

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