cold war; the Cold War
Refers especially to the historical Cold War, and more generally to a hostile political or diplomatic standoff without direct open warfare.
The Cold War had a major influence on international politics in the latter half of the twentieth century.
The two countries remained in a state of cold war for a long time.
The two countries were in a state of cold war for many years.
In 1989, the Cold War finally came to an end.
The two great powers waged a cold war across the globe.
Under the Cold War, many countries were divided into two camps.