Meaning & use
coolth
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Coolness, especially of temperature; a playful or informal counterpart to "warmth."
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The shady porch offered a welcome coolth after the walk in the midday sun.
He joked that the air conditioner's coolth was the only reason he stayed at the office late.
A note on using this word
Formed by analogy with "warmth," the word has existed since at least the 16th century but has always had a slightly humorous or old-fashioned ring.
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