defrost
de·frost
verb \di-ˈfrȯst, ˈdē-ˌ\Definition of DEFROST
transitive verb
1
: to release from a frozen state <defrost meat>
2
: to free from ice <defrost the refrigerator>; also : defog
intransitive verb
: to thaw out especially from a deep-frozen state
— de·frost·er noun
See Examples of DEFROST
- You can defrost the soup in the microwave.
- Has the refrigerator defrosted yet?
First Known Use of DEFROST
1895
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