Freezing

/ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:23 pts8 letters
Definition of Freezing

verb

  1. Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

    "The lake froze solid."

  2. To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.

    "Don't freeze meat twice."

  3. To drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice.

    "It didn't freeze this winter, but last winter was very harsh."

  4. To be affected by extreme cold.

    "Don't go outside wearing just a t-shirt; you'll freeze!"

  5. (of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).

    "Since the last update, the program freezes / freezes up after a few minutes of use."

Anagrams of Freezing

No exact anagrams found for "freezing". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Freezing"

Freezing is a 8-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Freezing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "freezing" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.