Definitions

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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Critics argue that left the Fed with a blind spot, with policymakers unprepared for how stress at mortgage lenders would soon cast a deep freeze over the entire economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Weather that swings from deep freeze to frying pan.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Don’t look now, but the housing market seems to be showing some signs of life after being in a deep freeze since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Consider these statistics about the deep freeze in the labor market:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Mrs. Zuckerman wanted to see a deep freeze.

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