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Wind chill

UK //wɪnd tʃɪl// US //wɪnd tʃɪl// Pronunciation

Definition

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

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

• chill factor
• wind effect
• cooling effect

Common mistakes

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