How to Use chill in a Sentence

chill

1 of 3 noun
  • He closed the windows to keep out the chill.
  • There was a chill in the autumn air.
  • The novel's final scene gave him the chills.
  • He caught a chill that turned into a bad cold.
  • Her words sent chills down my spine.
  • Her symptoms include chills and a fever.
  • Philips kept things just as chill.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Then get ready for a quick chill.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Ah, what’s that chill in the air?
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
  • That's gotta give you the chills.
    — Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Stay chill for your own peace of mind.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
  • There were places to both thrill and chill.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Then came the twist that still gives me chills.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Most of us get a brief chill and shake it off.
    — Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Wind chills will be in the 20s.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
  • And the shirt on your back doesn’t keep out the chill.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Let cool 1 hour, then wrap in foil and chill.
    — Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • Feel a chill on an Anoka ghost tour.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The chill of winter has passed.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The patio is a great spot to chill.
    — Evan Moore may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • Looking to chase away the chill of fall?
    — Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • How to make a killing for a chill weekend.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Make the custards ahead of time and chill.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • And that’s where the quiet chill sets in.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe a little chill, but that’s it.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Slice and serve, or chill until ready to serve.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Rub all over brisket, and chill at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 July 2023
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
    — Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Wind chills will fall to near 0 degrees.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
    — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

chill

2 of 3 adjective
  • The chill weather kept us indoors.
  • Giving the dough time to rest and chill?
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The whiskey is non-chill filtered.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t skip the chill time for easy slicing.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Patrick was the most chillest, coolest guy ever.
    — Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • That’s a $400 win for your floors and your chill time.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Also, reggae events are way more chill.
    — Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Meals are usually chill, and potluck-style.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Cabo is known as a spring break spot, but the on-course atmosphere is more chill.
    — Dallas News, 19 May 2021
  • This top is the perfect loungey, cool shirt that’s suitable for your chillest days.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • The show has always had this aesthetic which was bleak but chill.
    — Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Choosing the chillest part of the day to garden is first and foremost.
    — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2023
  • The vibes seemed extremely chill.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • And Mike is so good at directing them and keeping them chill.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Many workers may have the right to work from the couch, but that doesn’t mean their boss is more chill than usual.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022
  • And Red wasn’t even the chillest Gerard at the Olympics that day.
    — Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, 12 Feb. 2018
  • The brand believes that everyone should be able to have a life that is balanced and chill.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2022
  • Perfect a super-chill pour with this freezable glass that comes with a slanted ice mold.
    — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Only Liam seemed to feel some grief; the rest of the Gallaghers were chill.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2021
  • The Housewives hit the ice to go fishing — but the winter day doesn’t keep them chill.
    — Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Bottled at 46%, non-chill filtered.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Reading the book was like hanging out with a good friend who is smart, weird, chill, funny, and real.
    — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Add them to the rest of the slaw ingredients and just toss it all together and chill.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This was supposed to be a chill year for iconic British artist Paul Weller.
    — Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Gigi Hadid is famous for her relaxed (but chic) chill-girl style.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 July 2021
  • This no-nonsense, super-chill body wash is an easy-to-use liquid that makes showering fun.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • Turns out [the Brady-Bündchen household] was a pretty chill scene.
    — Sara Morosi, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Do your best to stay chill, even in the wake of returning spring breakers who will help re-clog commutes citywide.
    — Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The vibe is chill and quiet, with an accompanying playlist.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026

chill

3 of 3 verb
  • Her screams chilled me to the bone.
  • Here's a ghost story that will chill you.
  • Chill the dessert for one hour before serving it.
  • I decided to stay home and chill.
  • Let the dessert chill for one hour before serving it.
  • He thinks his parents are way too uptight and says they should just chill.
  • And there are many ways to chill.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • You may be chilled to the bone.
    — Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The next day, they were chilled and ready.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Add lid and chill at least 4 hours.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • To start, make sure your wine is very chilled.
    — Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Fill pre-baked pie crust and chill for two hours.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Add ice in the base, and you’re all set to chill.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
  • Even the love songs are bruised and weary, chilled by cold truth.
    — Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2023
  • Let the gummies chill in the mold.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • People need to chill the hell out.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Serve chilled over ice and enjoy!
    — Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Laugh, dance, cry, make love, eat, chill and do it all over again.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr., Fortune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Place in the fridge overnight to chill to be able to serve the next day.
    — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Since then, investors have not been able to chill.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Plan to make the pie early enough to chill for four hours.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Once cooled, the pie needs to be chilled in order to set.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The cups can be made and chilled ahead, making these easy to serve!
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Go outside with your shirt off, just chill in the sun and go back in.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Allow to steep chilled for 12 hours or overnight.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Stir to chill, until a frost forms on the outside.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Stir to chill, until a frost forms on the outside.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The fresh orange curd needs to chill for eight hours, so be sure to plan ahead.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Brown meringue in a slow oven and chill before serving.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025

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