Definitions

deep freeze

NOUN

extreme cold

Synonyms

WEAK

arctic frost big freeze cold cold storage freeze frost hard freeze hard frost sharp freeze

Example Sentences

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"Relations remain in deep freeze," former Pakistani diplomat, Husain Haqqani, now a senior fellow at Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and Hudson Institute, told the BBC.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Weather that swings from deep freeze to frying pan.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Car sales got a boost after deep freeze across much of the country ended and customers were able to get to showrooms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Don’t look now, but the housing market seems to be showing some signs of life after being in a deep freeze since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Mrs. Zuckerman lay dreaming about a deep freeze unit.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White