- present participle of freeze.
freezing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Out the window, I noticed a spot in the alley where the thawing and freezing of ice had created a ravine, where car tires would get lodged and trap the driver.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The treatment, named focal therapy, uses high-intensity ultrasound or freezing cryotherapy to destroy cancerous tissue.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Diorio said utility companies in some states, including Indiana and Georgia, are lowering or freezing their power rates because of data center revenue coming in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
If those nucleation sites are absent, water can remain liquid even after it has been cooled below its normal freezing point.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
She returned to the kitchen again so she could get some sugar, an egg, and water that wasn’t the freezing stuff from the cellar well, and returned to the barn.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing freezing
Chemistry - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Chemistry - High School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Chemistry - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
