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defrost

[diːˈfrɒst]

defrost Definition

to remove the ice that has formed on something, especially food, by allowing it to become warmer.

Using defrost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "defrost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Defrost the chicken before cooking it.

  • Example

    I need to defrost the freezer.

  • Example

    The car windows were completely frosted over, so I had to defrost them before driving.

defrost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for defrost

Phrases with defrost

  • a setting on a refrigerator or freezer that automatically thaws frozen items at regular intervals

    Example

    Make sure to set the defrost cycle on the freezer so that it doesn't get too icy.

  • a button on a microwave that allows you to defrost frozen food

    Example

    Press the defrost button and enter the weight of the food to thaw it properly.

  • a metal plate that is used to defrost frozen food quickly

    Example

    Place the frozen meat on the defrost plate to thaw it in half the time.

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Summary: defrost in Brief

'Defrost' [diːˈfrɒst] means to remove ice from something, usually food, by allowing it to become warmer. It is often used in cooking, as in 'Defrost the chicken before cooking it.' The term also extends to appliances like refrigerators and freezers, with phrases like 'defrost cycle' and 'defrost button.'