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frost
1[frawst, frost]
noun
a degree or state of coldness sufficient to cause the freezing of water.
Also called hoarfrost.a covering of minute ice needles, formed from the atmosphere at night upon the ground and exposed objects when they have cooled by radiation below the dew point, and when the dew point is below the freezing point.
an opaque coating of tiny, white, granular ice particles, formed on the walls or contents of a freezer by the condensation of water vapor; rime.
the act or process of freezing.
coldness of manner or temperament.
We noticed a definite frost in his greeting.
Synonyms: , , ,Informal.a coolness between persons.
Informal.something that meets with lack of enthusiasm, as a theatrical performance or party; failure; flop.
a milkshake, frappe, or similar drink.
a chocolate frost.
verb (used with object)
to cover with frost.
to give a frostlike surface to (glass, metal, etc.).
to ice (a cake, cookies, etc.).
to bleach selected strands of (a person's hair) in order to create highlights.
to kill or injure by frost.
a freezing rain that badly frosted the tomato plants.
to make angry.
I was frosted by his critical comment.
verb (used without object)
to become covered with frost (often followed by up orover ).
The windshield has frosted over.
(of varnish, paint, etc.) to dry with a film resembling frost.
Frost
2[frawst, frost]
noun
Robert (Lee), 1874–1963, U.S. poet.
Frost
1/ ڰɒ /
noun
Sir David ( Paradine ). born 1939, British television presenter and executive, noted esp for political interviews
Robert ( Lee ). 1874–1963, US poet, noted for his lyrical verse on country life in New England. His books include A Boy's Will (1913), North of Boston (1914), and New Hampshire (1923)
frost
2/ ڰɒ /
noun
a white deposit of ice particles, esp one formed on objects out of doors at night See also hoarfrost
an atmospheric temperature of below freezing point, characterized by the production of this deposit
degrees below freezing point: eight degrees of frost indicates a temperature of either –8°C or 24°F
informalsomething given a cold reception; failure
informalcoolness of manner
the act of freezing
verb
to cover or be covered with frost
(tr) to give a frostlike appearance to (glass, etc), as by means of a fine-grained surface
(tr) to decorate (cakes, etc) with icing or frosting
(tr) to kill or damage (crops, etc) with frost
frost
A deposit of tiny, white ice crystals on a surface. Frost forms through sublimation, when water vapor in the air condenses at a temperature below freezing. It gets its white color from tiny air bubbles trapped in the ice crystals.
See more at dew point
Other 51Թ Forms
- frostless adjective
- frostlike adjective
- unfrost verb (used with object)
- ˈڰDzˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frost1
Idioms and Phrases
degree of frost, the degree of temperature Fahrenheit below the freezing point.
10 degrees of frost is equivalent to 22°F.
Example Sentences
Even the logo jumps out like a birthday cake topper, with the number “70” alternately blocky and rounded as if constructed out of frosting.
Like a cream cheese frosting slathered onto a tasty but conventional chocolate cake, the unexpected flourishes are the best part of this delicious treat.
There is always still the risk of frost in May.
He said the risk of frost would pass in the south soon, allowing "frost-tender plants" such as dahlias and tomatoes to be planted outside.
Set on rack to cool, and prepare frosting.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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