cold spell

noun

: a period of cold weather
The flowers died during a cold spell.

Examples of cold spell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The lowest air temperatures seen across Wisconsin over this cold spell were around minus 5 to minus 15 with those temperatures scattered throughout the state, according National Weather Service meteorologist John Gagan. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Generally, ‘no heat’ complaints will arise when there is a cold spell. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2024 Temperatures through the week were predicted to be in the low 20s, with wind chills in the teens or single digits — the longest cold spell for the city this winter. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2024 Hot shooting early … but then a cold spell A constant issue with this Kansas team was its inability to take and make 3-pointers. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024 These above-average conditions may mark the start of spring, though another cold spell remains possible. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2024 Utah State surged in front late in the first half while San Jose State endured a cold spell on offense. John Coon, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024 As for that cold spell, head coach Jon Scheyer chalked it up to bad luck. The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024 Aided by that cold spell, FAU used a 15-2 run late in the half to build a 37-18 lead. Tim Reynolds, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024

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“Cold spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20spell. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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