# colder

/ˈkoʊɫdɝ/ (US) · /kˈəʊldɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/colder
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

having a lower temperature than something else. You use this word to compare how cold two things are.

For teachers: having a lower temperature than another object or environment; the comparative form of cold.

## Examples

- Today is colder than yesterday.
- The weather turned colder after sunset, so we put on our jackets.
- As the expedition moved higher into the mountains, the air grew significantly colder, forcing the climbers to adjust their gear for survival.

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