Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
below-freezing
Adjective
/bɪˈloʊ ˈfriː.zɪŋ/
Definition
Describing temperatures that are lower than the freezing point of water, which is 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Examples
- During the winter, we often experience below-freezing temperatures that can make traveling dangerous.
- Plants should be brought indoors when the forecast predicts below-freezing conditions.
- The below-freezing temperatures led to the formation of frost on the windows.
Meaning
This term is used to indicate very cold weather that can cause water to freeze, leading to potential hazards such as icy roads and frost.
Synonyms
- Subzero
- Frigid
- Ice-cold
- Bitter
