cold
adj. A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈkoʊɫd// UK //kˈəʊld// cold
adj. having a low temperature. You use this to describe weather, food, or objects that are not warm or hot.
adj. having a temperature notably lower than that of the human body or the surrounding environment.
I need a coat because the weather is very cold.
The server brought me a cold cup of coffee, so I asked him to heat it up.
The expedition was forced to retreat when the cold winds became so severe that their specialized equipment began to fail under the extreme thermal stress.
Usage
Often used with 'it' to describe the weather ('It is cold today').
Pitfall
I have coldI am coldWhen describing your physical sensation of temperature, use the verb 'to be' with the adjective; 'I have a cold' refers to a viral illness.