What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
defrost
Example
I need to defrost the freezer before it gets too icy. [defrost: verb]
Example
The recipe says to defrost the chicken before cooking it. [defrost: verb]
Example
I always make sure to defrost my car's engine before driving in the winter. [defrost: verb]
unfreeze
Example
I need to unfreeze the lock on my car door before I can get in. [unfreeze: verb]
Example
The recipe says to unfreeze the vegetables before adding them to the soup. [unfreeze: verb]
Example
The bank finally agreed to unfreeze my account after verifying my identity. [unfreeze: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Defrost is more commonly used than unfreeze in everyday language, especially in the context of food and kitchen appliances.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between defrost and unfreeze?
Both defrost and unfreeze are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
