Cold Similes
5 classic and creative similes for Cold - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Cold as a forgotten pizza in the fridge
- Colder than a witch’s tit
- Cold as a wagon tire
- As cold as dog’s nose
- As cold as ice
Frequently asked
What does "as cold as" mean?
"As cold as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as cold as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of coldness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as cold as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for Cold. Common ones include "As cold as dog’s nose" and "As cold as ice". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "cold" simile in writing?
Use a "cold" simile when you want the reader to feel coldness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.