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cold spell

cold spell

Meaning of cold spell

short cold period

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EN-UK/ə ˈkəʊld spɛl/
EN-US/koʊld ˈspɛl/
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cold spell with Russian translation

cold spell usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Farmers worried the cold spell would damage the young crops.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We had a short cold spell last week, so everyone wore extra layers.

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cold spell belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cold spellKälteperiode
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
longlang
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

cold spell synonyms

Related words worth learning together

wintry spell
similar to 'cold spell' but implies winter-like conditions such as snow or sleet
cold front
a meteorological boundary between air masses that often causes temperatures to drop; a cause rather than a period itself
chill
often refers to a sensation of cold or a slight, sometimes brief cold period rather than a sustained weather event
bitter cold
emphasizes extreme intensity of cold rather than duration; descriptive phrase
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wintry spell

similar to 'cold spell' but implies winter-like conditions such as snow or sleet

B1Rarely

A brief wintry spell brought sleet and icy roads.

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cold front

a meteorological boundary between air masses that often causes temperatures to drop; a cause rather than a period itself

B1Very Often

A cold front moved through, bringing wind and rain and cooler air.

🇬🇧en

often refers to a sensation of cold or a slight, sometimes brief cold period rather than a sustained weather event

B1Often

There was a chill in the air this morning.

B
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bitter cold

emphasizes extreme intensity of cold rather than duration; descriptive phrase

B1Often

They endured bitter cold during the night.

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cold spell meaning: what does it mean?

short cold period

cold spell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cold spell is pronounced as /ə ˈkəʊld spɛl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cold spell definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Farmers worried the cold spell would damage the young crops. Translation: Фермеры опасались, что период холода повредит молодые посевы.

Is cold spell part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, cold spell can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cold spell part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cold spell can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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