spring freeze

Frequency: 4.22.5 per million words

A late freeze that occurs in the spring.

freezeADJECTIVE + freeze (as noun)

Categories:

spring

Examples (10)

  • The unexpected spring freeze damaged many of the early blossoms.
  • Farmers are always worried about a spring freeze ruining their crops.
  • Meteorologists issued warnings about a potential spring freeze later in the week.
  • Despite the warm start to April, a spring freeze is still possible.
  • The spring freeze forced gardeners to cover their delicate plants.
  • The citrus groves suffered significant losses due to the severe spring freeze.
  • We experienced a late spring freeze that caught many by surprise.
  • The prolonged cold snap resulted in an unusual spring freeze.
  • Conservation efforts were hampered by the spring freeze.
  • The spring freeze reminded everyone that winter's grip can linger.