frost

[frษ’st]

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.

  • Example

    The flowers were damaged by the frost.

  • Example

    The ground was hard with frost.

  • Example

    The trees were white with frost.

frost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for frost

Antonyms for frost

Phrases with frost

  • to become covered with a thin layer of ice crystals

    Example

    The windshield frosted over as soon as we turned on the air conditioning.

  • a phrase used to describe the first frost of autumn

    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'

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Summary: frost in Brief

The term 'frost' [frษ’st] 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.

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