How to Use cool in a Sentence

cool

1 of 4 adjective
Definition of coolnext
Synonyms for coolnext
  • The surface is cool to the touch.
  • The plant grows best in cool climates.
  • The weather is cool today.
  • I'm feeling a little cool.
  • We changed into some cooler clothes.
  • She remained calm, cool, and collected.
  • Pair it with jeans, leggings, and more to stay warm and look cool.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The best of these, rich and hearty, are perfect for cooler fall days and evenings.
    — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The video of Spot digging was pretty cool—how did that work?
    — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Not in a bad way, but in a good, strange, really cool way.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 13 Feb. 2023
  • What’s Great About It This comforter is cool to the touch and buttery soft.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Not only are their styles unique with a cool sporty vibe, but they are made for a full day’s wear.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Sheets made this way tend to be crisp, cool, and lightweight, like a button-up shirt.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
  • It’s made of heat-neutral latex foam that will keep you cool all night long.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into ¾-inch cubes.
    — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The cells are using this oddness, maybe to keep themselves cool.
    — Quanta Magazine, 11 Jan. 2023
  • But to have made these records 30 years ago and not be embarrassed, that’s a pretty cool thing.
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The newer homes are simpler to build and maintain but harder to keep cool.
    — Monica Serrano, National Geographic, 19 Jan. 2023
  • But still, Bedard has kept things as cool and focused as can be.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • On top of all that, he is known for his crisp, cool minimalism.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The mix of purple and pink with cool undertones works for every skin tone.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Place the roses in the vase, and keep the arrangement cool—away from heating vents and out of direct sunlight.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 26 Jan. 2023
  • That’s been the thing that separated us and gave us a chance to win a lot of games, to go on a pretty cool run here in Year 1.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022
  • And Jean-Marc and Denis, as great friends, came to each other’s premieres, which was very cool for us.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The idea that the momentum was there to put me in the contention is so cool in itself and feels like a victory.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Wear it with a button down, jeans and sneakers for a relaxed look with plenty of cool points.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, wsj.com, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Both teed off in the morning wave when the wind wreaked havoc on performances, but both kept their cool.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Short-sleeve styles are cool enough to wear on sunny spring days or paired with a light windbreaker.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Keep in mind that even though these gloves are relatively cool and breathable, they are still made of leather.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The romance is not cloaked in irony; neither protagonist is too cool to embarass themselves in the name of love.
    — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
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cool

2 of 4 verb
  • The fan cools the engine.
  • I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool.
  • Allow the cake to cool before slicing.
  • His interest in her has cooled somewhat.
  • Every now and then, the pair had to dunk the tarp in the water to cool it down.
    — Melissa Chan, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Once it's cooled, use the purée to replace anywhere from 1/3 to half of the sugar in a recipe.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Here’s the deal Inflation’s cooled a lot from a year ago.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 Oct. 2023
  • One of the best parts about the weather cooling is a meal simmering away on the stove.
    — Nick Siano, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024
  • But their markets have cooled as the Fed has raised rates and home builders have caught up to demand.
    — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
  • To be ready to put in the garden, the piles have to cool down to 80 degrees which can take anywhere from three to six months.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Other cooling tools can be used with the Ultra Gel to help the skin cool down in step six.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Wait for hair to cool before touching it to avoid disrupting the style.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • And that’s expected to show some further cooling in the months ahead.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 July 2023
  • Inside, the Cintiq Pro 17 has a cooling fan, akin to those found in most laptops.
    — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
  • As the markets cooled on Friday, so too did the stocks of interest in Mobile.
    — Bran Strickland | , al, 17 June 2023
  • Things will start off warm, then cool off rapidly late week, as a cold, low pressure system moves down the coast.
    — Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
  • But there are signs of cooling as the holidays approach.
    — Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • While rents are cooling in some parts of the United States, the cost to rent a Manhattan apartment hit a record high in May for the third month in a row.
    — Anna Bahney, CNN, 8 June 2023
  • When the weather cools, leaf peepers make their way to the valley to watch as it is flooded with yellows, oranges, and reds.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Not only will this cool the dish down, but the cold liquid will not absorb into the hot potatoes very well.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The water park is an obvious place to cool down, but there are also lots of shady spots across the property.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • Being submerged on all sides in cold water will cool drinks faster than just popping them in the freezer.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2023
  • Initially, Scott said the family thought Bob might have crashed on a friend’s couch to cool off from the argument.
    — Sarah Portney, NBC News, 31 May 2023
  • After a few hours of tenderizing, the beef comes out of the liquid and cools until sliceable.
    — Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023
  • Some stars and planets may come into view and the temperature will cool.
    — Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • After being gently heated and stirred for up to 14 hours, the mixture is filtered and cooled.
    — Leah Collins, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
  • If desired, for a smooth sauce, blend the sauce using an immersion blender, or allow to cool slightly, then spoon to a blender.
    — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Bake until golden brown, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
    — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Cool a few minutes, then flip layers onto a wire rack to cool completely.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • That narrative faded as inflation cooled over the past 18 months or so.
    — Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
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cool

3 of 4 noun
  • I envy you your cool.
  • Kemp kept his cool and won the race by more than 50 points.
    — Geoff Duncan, CNN, 6 Oct. 2022
  • The best way to keep your cool is to remember to not act a fool.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • To counter evening cool-offs, heat lamps and blankets can help.
    — Nina Molina, WSJ, 7 July 2022
  • Things had to shut down for a minute to where people could have a cool off break.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2022
  • This front will bring a slight cool down with highs in the mid to upper 90s along with a slight chance of a stray storm.
    — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And don’t look for a big cool-down anytime soon, either.
    — Ike Morgan | Imorgan@al.com, al, 13 June 2022
  • The opposite is true for La Niña, when the ocean’s sub-surface cools.
    — Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
  • Here's how to deal with it without losing your cool (or your job).
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Plus, a grid of air channels helps wick away moisture and keep the pillow cool all night.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Gap’s decline Gap, once the symbol of cool, has been struggling for years.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 26 July 2023
  • The layers start with a cool-to-the-touch cover with a 2-inch border around the top to help draw away excess heat from the foam.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The shoes that were so made fun of when they were first released over 20 years ago that no one cool wanted to wear them?
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Ahead, the best 16 flannel shirts for men to keep you warm—without losing your cool.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 17 Dec. 2022
  • They were both born in the Thirties, but blew up in the Eighties as icons of middle-aged cool, after decades in the game.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2023
  • Next time, maintain your cool with a frozen coffee slushy.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
  • The fiber cover is made from Coolmax, which is supposed to keep the pillow cool all night.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Our top choice is Bampure Bamboo Sheets, which boast a silky-smooth texture and a cool-to-the-touch feel.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This take by stylist Sal Salcedo is perfect for straight-haired gals who want to give their mane a dose of cool.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
  • But every aspect of the cool-down is more intense in markets like Boise and Austin.
    — Lance Lambert, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2022
  • But Chiefs fans weren't the only ones losing their cool around Swift on Sunday.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The cool-to-the-touch cover was popular among hot sleepers.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Anxiety on the UConn bench built in the fourth quarter as Ohio State players tried to keep their cool.
    — The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2023
  • So what are the best stretches to slot into your cool-down after a workout?
    — SELF, 18 July 2022
  • The rest of the week will see highs in the low to upper 90s with more storms possible Sunday before a cool down next week.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 21 June 2022
  • Depop is the cool-kids’ table in the cafeteria of e-commerce.
    — Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • To launder, machine wash on cool and then lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • But Andrew keeps his cool for five, then 10, then 15 seconds, extending one hand in the air as the bull bucks and turns.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Even his airport fashion has reached a new level of cool.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Take a deep breath and most importantly, keep your cool.
    — Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2023
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cool

4 of 4 adverb
  • Here comes Mom. Act cool and she won't suspect a thing.
  • When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2018
  • Let cool; finely crush with the side of a chef’s knife.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Final mix: Once the corn is cool, cut the kernels off and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
    — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, 12 July 2017
  • Let the caramel cool slightly, then taste and season to taste with flaky salt.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Let cool slightly and serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • Do not spread; let cool undisturbed for at least 1 hour.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
  • But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some cool-looking campers out there.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2021
  • The design, while cool-looking, doesn’t leave room for more knives.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Let cool slightly, then toss with half the chimichurri.
    — Bibby Gignilliat, The Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2017
  • Take shade Cinderella, a cool-toned tint of pink, for one.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 5 July 2022
  • Let cool on a wire rack for a minute or two before serving.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 15 May 2017
  • Hyundai has revealed a camper version of the cool-looking Staria van.
    — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Let cool slightly and spoon into a large, clean glass jar.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Oct. 2017
  • Remove the can with tongs, place on a wire rack and let cool before opening.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Thursday is the premiere date of a cool-sounding Cold War thriller from Britain.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022
  • Let cool slightly, then purée in a blender until smooth.
    — Mary-Frances Heck, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2017
  • On-shore winds from the lake have been keeping things cool around Milwaukee the past few days.
    — Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2018
  • Let cool a few minutes, then take egg cups out of muffin pan to cool on a rack.
    — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool before serving.
    — Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Let cool slightly, then transfer oil and spice mixture to a bowl.
    — Jonah Miller, WSJ, 6 July 2018
  • Just the thought of the cool-toned hue as a lip color is a bit intimidating.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Here, a pro pet stylist shares his best tips for keeping your dog cool all summer long.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 29 May 2020
  • This time around, the Good American founder opted for a cool-toned blonde shade with a deeper tone at the roots.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 17 June 2022
  • That’s not the only cool-looking anime to hit Netflix in March.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
  • The 42 also had a cool-looking space for a jet ski at the stern, and forward, a cabin for weekend trips.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2022
  • It’s not just a cool-sounding name drummed up by marketers around a whiteboard.
    — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Let cool slightly, then chop the eggplant into 1-inch pieces.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The bodyweight-only moves on this list are great additions to any dynamic warm-up or cool-down, too.
    — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Icy blondes have been everywhere this year, with milky blonde and Targaryen blonde all calling for a statement cool-toned color that's pushed to the extreme.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2022

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