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subzero

adjective
sub·​ze·​ro | \ ˌsəb-ˈzē-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce subzero (audio) , -ˈzir-(ˌ)ō\
variants: or sub-zero

Definition of subzero

1 : registering less than zero on some scale (especially the Fahrenheit scale) subzero temperatures
2 : characterized by or suitable for subzero temperatures subzero winters sub-zero snow boots Here the altitude was almost a mile and a half above sea level and there was already hard frost in the mornings. With the first storm, the mornings would be subzero.— Tony Hillerman

First Known Use of subzero

1887 , in the meaning defined at sense 1

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subzero

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of subzero

: below zero degrees : extremely cold

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