frost Definition
- 1a thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing point
- 2the act or process of covering something with frost or ice
Using frost: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car was covered in frost this morning.
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The flowers were damaged by the frost.
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The ground was hard with frost.
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The trees were white with frost.
frost Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with frost
Example
The windshield frosted over as soon as we turned on the air conditioning.
Example
There's a frost on the pumpkin this morning.
frost-free
not subject to frost damage
Example
The new refrigerator is frost-free, so you don't have to defrost it manually.
Origins of frost
from Old English 'forst', meaning 'frost, cold, chill, freezing weather'
Summary: frost in Brief
The term 'frost' [frɒst] refers to a thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing point. It can also refer to the act or process of covering something with frost or ice. Examples include 'The car was covered in frost this morning.' and 'The ground was hard with frost.' Phrases like 'frost over' and 'frost-free' are also commonly used.
