How to Use scald in a Sentence

scald

verb
  • The steam scalded his skin.
  • Scald the tomatoes in boiling water so that you can peel them more easily.
  • Their metal sheds grow scalding hot by day and frigid by night.
    — Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
  • One of the best ways to beat the scalding summer heat is to take a swim in a pool.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 20 June 2023
  • Slowly bring the milk to a gentle simmer; be careful not to scald it.
    — CNN, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Be careful not to get your face too close to the water to avoid scalding yourself.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The result is a precise, scalding mist that can be aimed at a predator’s face.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The outer shell, made of stainless steel, gets warm — but never scalding hot.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Others have been scalded by water coming out of a hot garden hose.
    — Curbed, 28 July 2023
  • Temperatures that are too hot can burn or scald the delicate skin around your eye.
    — Susan Brickell, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • She was also covered in urine scalding and her body was full of infection.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Her entire body is covered in urine scalding and is full of infection.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • On the hottest days, patients have been scalded by the water coming out of their garden hoses.
    — Joshua Partlow, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2023
  • This cover lets enough heat through to be effective without scalding the skin.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • These surfaces can reach scalding temperatures and bring the risk of burns.
    — Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
  • Pull a bag out of the package, toss it in the microwave, wait just long enough to not scald your fingers (been there), tear open the bag and eat.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Though the triple-digit weather has been scalding recently, no daily high records have been set so far this month.
    — Lana Ferguson, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The scalding water can be treacherous for anyone who wanders off the boardwalks.
    — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Bring the milk to a gentle boil, stirring continuously to ensure the milk does not scald on the bottom of the pot. Remove the milk from the heat, add the juice of 1 lemon or 2 Tbsp.
    — Farokh Talati, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Under the scalding hot sun of the Brazilian northeast, a group of young boys kicks dirt up while running over a football.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Use hot but not scalding water and sit for only five to 10 minutes, Pasricha said.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The scalding water created billows of steam, and within an hour, the brothers would be drenched in runoff and chicken grime.
    — Hannah Dreier Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023
  • This way, every component in the soup will reheat more evenly—you won’t be left with scalding hot broth and cold shredded chicken.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Momentum is scalding hot with an RSI reading at 83 to end the week.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • In loose soil, gravel, or cracks in walkways, boiling water can penetrate and scald the root system directly.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
  • The model’s thermal carafe keeps coffee hot for longer and avoids the heating plate method that can often scald the coffee instead of preserving its heat.
    — Kyle Beechey, SELF, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The encounter escalated when Massey picked up a pot of hot water, prompting the deputy to open fire fearing he would be scalded.
    — John O’Connor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
  • One prominent economist agrees—and has a scalding take on how the Fed has mishandled the economy, not once but twice.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 May 2023
  • Also ideal for scalding climates, the drapes are insulated and designed to block the sun's rays to keep your space cool and save on energy costs.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Next, carefully place the silver items into the container, using tongs if needed to keep from scalding yourself.
    — Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026

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