deep freeze

NOUN

extreme cold

Synonyms

WEAK

arctic frost big freeze cold cold storage freeze frost hard freeze hard frost sharp freeze

Example Sentences

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Car sales got a boost after deep freeze across much of the country ended and customers were able to get to showrooms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

History reminds us big stand offs between London and Washington, such as the UK resisting American pressure to send troops to Vietnam, don't have to banish relations to a perpetual deep freeze.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The pandemic’s housing rush—followed by its deep freeze caused by rising prices and mortgage rates—also played a part.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

But as the digital-asset realm evolves, the real deep freeze would be if there were an extended drop in the value of stablecoins in circulation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

“It’s terribly hot,” said Mrs. Arable, fanning herself with an advertisement of a deep freeze.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White