Definition

Relating to the process of becoming less warm or lowering in temperature.

Example

The cooling breeze felt refreshing on a hot day.

Conversation

I just bought a new fan for my room.

Nice! Does it have any cooling features?

Yeah, it has a cooling mode that works really well.

That sounds perfect for the summer heat!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A process or state of becoming cooler, often related to reducing temperature or providing refrigeration.

Example

The cooling of the room was necessary during the hot summer days.

Conversation

I love how the cooling system in this place works.

Yeah, it keeps everything comfortable during the summer.

I can’t imagine being here without such efficient cooling.

Definition

To make something less hot or to lower its temperature.

Example

The fan is cooling the room on a hot day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I love how this drink feels so refreshing after cooling it in the fridge.

Yeah, nothing beats a chilled drink on a hot day!

Right? I should start cooling all my drinks like this.

Root Explanation

Cooling → It is formed from "cool" (from Old English "ceald", meaning not warm) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate an action or process). The word "cooling" refers to the process of making something less warm or reducing its temperature.

Memory Tip

Think of making something less warm — 'cool' means not warm, and '-ing' indicates the action of doing that.

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