cold snap
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In North American English, this word typically refers to:
NOUN (countable): a period of extreme, cold weather
EXAMPLES:
“In the early spring here, it is usually anywhere between 0 and 15 C. However, last year we had a week-long cold snap of -25 to -20 C.”
“The cold snap is finally over! For the last few days it has been -40 C, but now it is a balmy -3 C. Time to get out the shorts and sandals!”
Does the region where you live typically experience cold snaps? What is the coldest it has been? Let me know in the comments below.
