1
a
: the process of freezing
b
: a covering of minute ice crystals on a cold surface
also
: ice particles formed from a gas
c
: the temperature that causes freezing
2
a
: coldness of deportment or temperament : an indifferent, reserved, or unfriendly manner
b
: failure
the play was … a most dreadful frost—
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frosted; frosting; frosts
1
a
: to cover with or as if with frost
especially
: to put icing on (cake)
b
: to produce a fine-grained slightly roughened surface on (such as metal or glass)
2
: to injure or kill (plants) by frost
3
: to make angry or irritated
that really frosts me
: to become frosted
Synonyms
Examples of frost in a Sentence
Noun
The grass was covered with frost.
Frost formed on the window.
These plants should bloom until the first frost of the season.
We had an early frost.
Verb
The cold had frosted the windows.
I have to frost the birthday cake.
Recent Examples on the WebLauren Taylor, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Stern’s career has taken him from that frost gig at WBTU to becoming inarguably the most popular radio DJ in all of radio.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
To get a head start on the growing season, most gardeners start the seeds indoors about four weeks before the last average frost date and transplant the seedlings after there is no more danger of a late spring frost.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
However, with warmer trends in our changing patterns, the chance of frost is minimal.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
Move them indoors or cover with floating row covers or cloches when frost is in the forecast.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Patchy areas of frost will be possible on Saturday and Sunday nights.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Gradually move your plant outside again in spring when the danger of frost has passed and night temperatures stay above 50˚ Fahrenheit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Snow levels will hover around 1,000 to 1,500 feet, and frost is possible.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
The heat enters the picture on the palate, however, but those sweet candy notes stills shine, along with raspberry, bright citrus, vanilla bean, and buttery frosting.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Spread the chocolate frosting on the other side of the cookies and return them to the refrigerator to set for about 20 minutes.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Creamy vanilla frosting creates the distinctive laced look.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Made with tender lemon cake layers spread with a tangy strawberry-lemonade jam, the cake is frosted with a dreamy strawberry frosting made with fresh berries and a drop of pink food coloring.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
And have no fear: That frosting design is made with a simple toothpick.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
The employee then piped some flowers made of frosting to top off the treat.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
Noun
The polycrystalline top and plastic stake are waterproof and heat resistant to hold up to rain, frost, heat, and more weather conditions.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Stern’s career has taken him from that frost gig at WBTU to becoming inarguably the most popular radio DJ in all of radio.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
To get a head start on the growing season, most gardeners start the seeds indoors about four weeks before the last average frost date and transplant the seedlings after there is no more danger of a late spring frost.
—Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
However, with warmer trends in our changing patterns, the chance of frost is minimal.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
Move them indoors or cover with floating row covers or cloches when frost is in the forecast.
—Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Patchy areas of frost will be possible on Saturday and Sunday nights.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Gradually move your plant outside again in spring when the danger of frost has passed and night temperatures stay above 50˚ Fahrenheit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Snow levels will hover around 1,000 to 1,500 feet, and frost is possible.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024
Verb
Garnish the buttercream frosting with lemon peel for a pretty finish.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
The heat enters the picture on the palate, however, but those sweet candy notes stills shine, along with raspberry, bright citrus, vanilla bean, and buttery frosting.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Spread the chocolate frosting on the other side of the cookies and return them to the refrigerator to set for about 20 minutes.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
—Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Creamy vanilla frosting creates the distinctive laced look.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Made with tender lemon cake layers spread with a tangy strawberry-lemonade jam, the cake is frosted with a dreamy strawberry frosting made with fresh berries and a drop of pink food coloring.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
And have no fear: That frosting design is made with a simple toothpick.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
The employee then piped some flowers made of frosting to top off the treat.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
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frost
1 of 2 noun1
: the temperature that causes freezing
2
: a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface
frost
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to cover with or as if with frost
especially
: to put icing on (as cake)
b
: to give a surface that looks like frost to
2
: to injure or kill by frost : freeze
Biographical Definition
Frost
biographical name
Robert Lee 1874–1963 American poet
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