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cool

Pronunciation: [/kuːl/]

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cool: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cool in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “temperature”

(adjective) when something is not hot, but a little bit cold. If it's hot outside and you drink a cold lemonade, it feels cool.

Example

The breeze felt cool on a hot summer day.

Example

The soup was supposed to be hot, but it turned cool after sitting out.

Example

Is it cool outside or is it hot?

Context: “fashion or style”

(adjective) when something is fashionable, stylish, or trendy. When clothes or music are popular and everyone wants them, they are cool.

Example

The new sneakers are so cool, everyone is wearing them.

Example

She didn't think the latest trend was cool, so she didn't buy it.

Example

Do you think that hairstyle is cool or not?

Context: “personality or behavior”

(adjective) when someone is calm, confident, or relaxed in a way that others admire. If someone doesn't get worried easily and is always positive, they are cool.

Example

Even under pressure, he remained cool and collected.

Example

She panicked in the emergency situation and didn't stay cool.

Example

Do you think being cool means staying calm?

How to pronounce cool

Pronunciation: [/kuːl/]

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