# cooling

/ˈkuɫɪŋ/ (US) · /kˈuːlɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cooling
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. making things colder

adjective · CEFR B1

used to describe something that makes you feel cool or lowers the temperature.

For teachers: serving to reduce heat or provide a sensation of coolness.

- A cooling breeze blew through the open window during the hot afternoon.
- The doctor recommended a cooling gel to soothe the inflammation and reduce the patient's discomfort after the procedure.

## Examples

- The engine needs a cooling system to prevent damage.
- After the cake comes out of the oven, it requires at least an hour of cooling before you add the frosting.
- Global cooling theories from the mid-twentieth century were eventually superseded by more robust data indicating a long-term warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions.

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