Word adjective
cooling
adj.
US /ˈkuɫɪŋ/ UK /kˈuːlɪŋ/ cool·ing
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
used to describe something that makes you feel cool or lowers the temperature.
serving to reduce heat or provide a sensation of coolness.
Simple“A cooling breeze blew through the open window during the hot afternoon.”
In context“The doctor recommended a cooling gel to soothe the inflammation and reduce the patient's discomfort after the procedure.”
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage cooling shelters
Etymology
By surface analysis, cool + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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