Meaning & Definition of word "Cooling"
Cooling
/ˈkuː.lɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. the process or act of lowering the temperature of something.
- Example: The cooling of the soup took longer than expected.
- 2. a system or mechanism designed to remove heat from a space.
- Example: The building's cooling system was malfunctioning during the heatwave.
- 3. the state of being cool or less warm.
- Example: A cooling breeze swept through the garden on that hot summer day.
verb:
- 1. the act of causing to become less hot.
- Example: She was cooling the pie on the windowsill.
- 2. to reduce the temperature; to make cooler.
- Example: He spent the afternoon cooling off in the pool.
Etymology
●Derived from the word 'cool' with the suffix '-ing' indicating the action or process.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cooling off:
To decrease in intensity, especially in temperature or emotions.
cooling system:
A mechanism designed to remove heat from an area or substance.
Related Words
cool:
To lower the temperature of something.
chill:
To cool something rapidly.
Slang Meanings of cooling
Meaning: To relax or take it easy.
● Example Sentence: I'm just cooling at home today.
Meaning: To calm down or deescalate a situation.
● Example Sentence: You need to cool down before we talk.