50 Similes for Cold Weather With Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Cold Weather
1. Cold as ice
Meaning: Very, very cold.
In a Sentence: The air felt as cold as ice this morning.
Other Ways to Say: Chilly as a snowman, Frigid as ice.
2. Cold as the North Pole
Meaning: Extremely cold like the Arctic.
In a Sentence: The wind outside was cold as the North Pole.
Other Ways to Say: Arctic chill, Freezing like Antarctica.
3. Cold as a freezer
Meaning: As cold as inside a freezer.
In a Sentence: My toes were cold as a freezer after the hike.
Other Ways to Say: Icy cold, Like a walk-in freezer.
4. Cold as a frosty morning
Meaning: Chilly and crisp, like a very cold morning.
In a Sentence: The field felt as cold as a frosty morning.
Other Ways to Say: Chilly as dawn in winter, Cold as a frosty night.
5. Cold as a winter grave
Meaning: Eerily and deeply cold.
In a Sentence: The cellar was cold as a winter grave.
Other Ways to Say: Deathly cold, Cold as the earth in December.
6. Cold as snow
Meaning: As cold as freshly fallen snow.
In a Sentence: Her fingers were cold as snow.
Other Ways to Say: Snowy chill, Ice-cold like snow.
7. Cold as steel
Meaning: Cold and hard, like metal.
In a Sentence: His handshake was cold as steel.
Other Ways to Say: Frozen like metal, Hard and icy.
8. Cold as an icicle
Meaning: Very cold, just like a hanging icicle.
In a Sentence: Her nose was cold as an icicle.
Other Ways to Say: Icy tip, Frozen point.
9. Cold as a witch’s kiss
Meaning: Figuratively and emotionally icy.
In a Sentence: That glare was cold as a witch’s kiss.
Other Ways to Say: Ice-cold, Heartless cold.
10. Cold as a cave in winter
Meaning: Deep and damp cold.
In a Sentence: The basement was cold as a cave in winter.
Other Ways to Say: Damp and chilly, Like a winter cavern.
11. Cold as a snowman’s smile
Meaning: Playfully freezing.
In a Sentence: Her grin was cold as a snowman’s smile.
Other Ways to Say: Frosty, Wintery expression.
12. Cold as the dark side of the moon
Meaning: Mysteriously freezing.
In a Sentence: The desert night was cold as the dark side of the moon.
Other Ways to Say: Outer-space cold, Void-like chill.
13. Cold as a glacier’s heart
Meaning: Deep and unmoving cold.
In a Sentence: Her voice was cold as a glacier’s heart.
Other Ways to Say: Frozen within, Chillingly unmoved.
14. Cold as marble
Meaning: Smooth but freezing.
In a Sentence: The floor was cold as marble on my bare feet.
Other Ways to Say: Like stone, Cold and hard.
15. Cold as a mountain peak
Meaning: High-altitude chill.
In a Sentence: The air up there was cold as a mountain peak.
Other Ways to Say: Alpine cold, Peak frost.
16. Cold as a tombstone
Meaning: Deathly and still cold.
In a Sentence: His silence was cold as a tombstone.
Other Ways to Say: Chilling, Morbid cold.
17. Cold as the Arctic wind
Meaning: Bitingly cold and fast.
In a Sentence: The wind was cold as the Arctic wind blowing through the valley.
Other Ways to Say: Polar gust, Icy breeze.
18. Cold as a January morning
Meaning: Sharp winter morning cold.
In a Sentence: The air was cold as a January morning.
Other Ways to Say: New year’s chill, Early winter frost.
19. Cold as a steel bench
Meaning: Uncomfortable metal cold.
In a Sentence: The park bench felt cold as steel in winter.
Other Ways to Say: Metallic freeze, Icy hard seat.
20. Cold as the tip of your nose
Meaning: Personal and relatable cold.
In a Sentence: Her fingers were cold as the tip of your nose in the snow.
Other Ways to Say: Nippy, Nose-freezing cold.
21. Cold as the tip of your nose in December
Meaning: Extremely cold, especially in a specific body part.
In a Sentence: My fingers were cold as the tip of your nose in December after the snowball fight.
Other Ways to Say: Cold as a snowflake, Nippy as winter wind.
22. Cold as a snowman’s smile
Meaning: Figuratively or literally freezing, with a slight humor.
In a Sentence: The morning breeze was cold as a snowman’s smile.
Other Ways to Say: Chilly as a snow sculpture, Cold as a frozen grin.
23. Cold as a glacier
Meaning: Extremely cold and unmoving, like a glacier.
In a Sentence: Her stare was cold as a glacier when she was angry.
Other Ways to Say: Icy as a mountaintop, Frozen as the Arctic.
24. Cold as a winter’s kiss
Meaning: Cold with a poetic or emotional tone.
In a Sentence: His words felt cold as a winter’s kiss.
Other Ways to Say: Frosty as goodbye in snow, Chilly as silence in the snow.
25. Cold as the North Pole
Meaning: Very cold, like the polar regions.
In a Sentence: That cabin was cold as the North Pole without the heater.
Other Ways to Say: Freezing as the Arctic, Cold as polar winds.
26. Cold as the back of the fridge
Meaning: Everyday coldness, very relatable.
In a Sentence: The air in the cellar was cold as the back of the fridge.
Other Ways to Say: Chill like refrigerator air, Cold as a freezer door.
27. Cold as a witch’s heart (humorous)
Meaning: Extremely cold, often said in jest.
In a Sentence: It’s cold as a witch’s heart out here—let’s go inside.
Other Ways to Say: Freezing like black magic, Cold as a fairy tale villain.
28. Cold as marble
Meaning: Smooth and icy, like marble stone.
In a Sentence: The statue felt cold as marble under my hand.
Other Ways to Say: Icy as stone, Chill as a sculpture.
29. Cold as a steel blade
Meaning: Sharp, biting cold like metal.
In a Sentence: The wind was cold as a steel blade cutting through us.
Other Ways to Say: Piercing as a knife, Sharp as cold iron.
30. Cold as an empty house
Meaning: Both physically and emotionally cold.
In a Sentence: The abandoned room was cold as an empty house.
Other Ways to Say: Chill as loneliness, Icy as a vacant home.
31. Cold as the other side of the pillow
Meaning: Smooth and pleasantly cold.
In a Sentence: The hotel sheets were cold as the other side of the pillow.
Other Ways to Say: Refreshing as cool linen, Chilly as nighttime sheets.
32. Cold as the grave
Meaning: Deeply cold with a dark connotation.
In a Sentence: His hands were cold as the grave when I touched him.
Other Ways to Say: Icy as death, Frozen as tombstone marble.
33. Cold as the moon’s light
Meaning: Gentle but chilling cold.
In a Sentence: The wind brushed me, cold as the moon’s light.
Other Ways to Say: Silvery cold, Chill as starlight.
34. Cold as midnight in the mountains
Meaning: Bitterly cold, especially in nature.
In a Sentence: It was cold as midnight in the mountains during our hike.
Other Ways to Say: Frigid as alpine air, Cold as mountaintop night.
35. Cold as forgotten soup
Meaning: Humorously cold from being left out.
In a Sentence: My coffee’s cold as forgotten soup now.
Other Ways to Say: Room temp and sad, Chilly like neglected food.
36. Cold as a ghost’s touch
Meaning: Eerily cold.
In a Sentence: A breeze swept by, cold as a ghost’s touch.
Other Ways to Say: Haunted chill, Spooky cold.
37. Cold as the flip side of fire
Meaning: Emphasizing contrast to warmth.
In a Sentence: The shade was cold as the flip side of fire.
Other Ways to Say: Icy like a flame’s shadow, Cool as fire’s absence.
38. Cold as untouched snow
Meaning: Fresh and pure cold.
In a Sentence: The early morning air was cold as untouched snow.
Other Ways to Say: Crisp as first snowfall, Chill like new frost.
39. Cold as your ex’s goodbye
Meaning: Figurative cold with humor or sarcasm.
In a Sentence: That text was cold as your ex’s goodbye.
Other Ways to Say: Emotionless as a breakup line, Frosty like a silent treatment.
40. Cold as the stone floor at dawn
Meaning: Coldness felt underfoot.
In a Sentence: The kitchen tiles were cold as the stone floor at dawn.
Other Ways to Say: Freezing like morning marble, Chill as bathroom tiles.
41. Cold as a cave at midnight
Meaning: Deep, natural cold.
In a Sentence: That room was cold as a cave at midnight.
Other Ways to Say: Freezing as underground air, Chilly like a bat’s lair.
42. Cold as silence
Meaning: Emotionally and physically cold.
In a Sentence: The conversation ended, and the room felt cold as silence.
Other Ways to Say: Awkwardly icy, Quiet and frigid.
43. Cold as moonlit ice
Meaning: Frozen with a hint of poetry.
In a Sentence: Her hands were cold as moonlit ice.
Other Ways to Say: Silvery chill, Cold as frost in moonlight.
44. Cold as the first snowflake
Meaning: New, fresh cold.
In a Sentence: The wind was cold as the first snowflake of the season.
Other Ways to Say: Icy as new winter, Crisp as early snow.
45. Cold as a snow fox’s den
Meaning: Nature-related extreme cold.
In a Sentence: The tent was cold as a snow fox’s den at night.
Other Ways to Say: Arctic chill, Frozen shelter.
46. Cold as your breath in January
Meaning: Cold you can see and feel.
In a Sentence: The garage was cold as your breath in January.
Other Ways to Say: Visible chill, Icy like winter air.
47. Cold as winter’s heart
Meaning: Poetic expression for deep cold.
In a Sentence: The cellar was cold as winter’s heart.
Other Ways to Say: Frozen core, Icy season soul.
48. Cold as an icicle’s drip
Meaning: Piercing cold.
In a Sentence: The cave air was cold as an icicle’s drip.
Other Ways to Say: Sharp as frozen water, Chilly like falling frost.
49. Cold as a snow-covered bench
Meaning: Outdoor, inanimate coldness.
In a Sentence: The stone step was cold as a snow-covered bench.
Other Ways to Say: Chilly as park seats in winter, Frozen as unused swing.
50. Cold as winter’s breath
Meaning: The chill that defines winter.
In a Sentence: The wind blew cold as winter’s breath across the lake.
Other Ways to Say: Frigid gust, Icy wind.
