subzero

sub-ze·ro

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-zeer-oh]
- /sʌbˈzɪər oʊ/
- /səbˈzɪərəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-zeer-oh]
- /sʌbˈzɪər oʊ/

Definitions of subzero word

adjective subzero indicating or recording lower than zero on some scale, especially on the Fahrenheit scale: a week of sub-zero temperatures. 1
adjective subzero characterized by or appropriate for sub-zero temperatures: sub-zero climates; sub-zero clothing for the exploration. 1
adjective subzero temperature: below freezing 1
adjective subzero Subzero temperatures are below 0° Fahrenheit. 0
adjective subzero (esp of temperature) lower or less than zero 0

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Parts of speech for Subzero

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subzero popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for subzero

adjective subzero

arctic — The Arctic is the area of the world around the North Pole. It is extremely cold and there is very little light in winter and very little darkness in summer.
freezing — (of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.
gelid — very cold; icy.
icy — made of, full of, or covered with ice: icy roads.

All 4 Synonyms of subzero