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.