frozen

adjective

fro·​zen ˈfrō-zᵊn 

1

a

: treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing

b

: subject to long and severe cold

the frozen north

2

a

: incapable of being changed, moved, or undone : fixed

specifically : debarred by official action from movement or from change in status

frozen wages

b

: not available for present use

frozen capital

c(1)

: drained or incapable of emotion

(2)

: expressing or characterized by cold unfriendliness

frozenly adverb

frozenness

ˈfrō-zᵊn-(n)əs 

noun

Synonyms of frozen

• stuck
• jammed
• tight

Examples of frozen in a Sentence

the car door was frozen ever since an accident had damaged the hinge

pay rates will remain frozen until the company does better financially

Recent Examples on the Web

If frozen molecules can survive within these dusty structures, they may later be released into the interstellar medium as the nebula disperses, contributing complex material to future generations of stars and planetary systems. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026

These long cylinders of glacial ice packed with layers of dust, pollutants, and smoke are frozen time capsules that scientists can use to recreate past environmental conditions. —Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2026

Guests can also sip on signature cocktails like the Martha-tini or the refreshing frozen pomegranate Martha-rita. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026

Turn to microwaveable or frozen rice for an equally fast side to serve with this stir-fry. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing frozen

• frozen stiff
• frozen yogurt
• pre-frozen

Rhymes for frozen

• cozen
• transposon
• unfrozen

Kids Definition

frozen

1 of 2

past participle of freeze entry 1

frozen

2 of 2 adjective

1

: treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing

2

a

: fixed sense 1

frozen wages

b

: not available for present use

frozen assets

frozenness noun

Medical Definition

frozen

past part of freeze

Legal Definition

frozen

past participle of freeze