frost

¹frost

noun \ˈfrȯst\

Definition of FROST

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 — Arnold Bennett>

Examples of FROST

1. The grass was covered with frost.
2. Frost formed on the window.
3. These plants should bloom until the first frost of the season.
4. We had an early frost.

Origin of FROST

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German frost — more at freeze

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FROST

Synonyms: hoar, hoarfrost, rime

Antonyms: blockbuster, hit, smash, success, winner

Related Words: frostwork

Near Antonyms: corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, phenomenon

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Rhymes with FROST

cost, lost