Editing WoW:Cooldown (section)

The term '''cooldown''' is defined as a period of wait time before a spell, ability, or item power can be used after a prior spell, ability, or item power. Sometimes referred to by the pseudo-acronym "CD".

For example:
* The time it takes to recharge after a spell has been cast or an ability or item power has started being used.  You will not be allowed to cast another spell for the duration of the cooldown period.  This is not the cast time, and usually the cast time of a spell or ability is longer than the global cooldown, which means you can begin your next spell immediately after the cast is finished.
* A Hearthstone has a 15 minute cooldown time.

The term '''cooldown''' can also refer to an ability with a long cooldown; for example, ''Save your cooldowns for boss fights.''