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UK//wɪnd tʃɪl//US//wɪnd tʃɪl//

Meaning of Wind chill

The perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the body due to wind.

In simple words: The feeling of cold air on your skin caused by wind.

Wind chill in a sentence

  • The wind chill made the temperature feel much colder than it actually was.
  • Be aware of the wind chill when planning your outdoor activities.
  • On a windy day, the wind chill can drop below freezing even if the temperature is above zero.
  • Checking the wind chill is important for dress preparation during winter.
  • The meteorologist explained the wind chill in detail during the weather report.

How to use Wind chill

Use in weather discussions or when explaining how temperature feels. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone term

Memory hint

Think of the wind giving you a chill, like a spooky breeze.

Related words

Collocations with Wind chill

  • calculate wind chill
  • wind chill warning
  • adjust for wind chill

Synonyms for Wind chill

  • chill factor
  • wind effect
  • cooling effect

Common mistakes with Wind chill

  • Confused with 'wind chill factor' – not synonymous.
  • Used improperly as a verb – 'to wind chill' is incorrect.

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Frequently asked questions about Wind chill

What does Wind chill mean?

The feeling of cold air on your skin caused by wind.

What is the definition of Wind chill?

The perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the body due to wind.

How do you use Wind chill in a sentence?

The wind chill made the temperature feel much colder than it actually was.

Can you give another example of Wind chill?

Be aware of the wind chill when planning your outdoor activities.

What are synonyms for Wind chill?

Common alternatives include chill factor, wind effect, cooling effect.

What words go with Wind chill?

It commonly pairs with calculate wind chill, wind chill warning, adjust for wind chill.

What are common mistakes when using Wind chill?

Confused with 'wind chill factor' – not synonymous. Used improperly as a verb – 'to wind chill' is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Wind chill?

US: //wɪnd tʃɪl//, UK: //wɪnd tʃɪl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wind chill?

Use in weather discussions or when explaining how temperature feels. Avoid in very formal contexts.