thaw

²thaw

noun

Definition of THAW

1

: the action, fact, or process of thawing

2

: a period of weather warm enough to thaw ice <the January thaw>

3

: the action or process of becoming less aloof, less hostile, or more genial <a thaw in international relations>

Examples of THAW

1. flooding from the spring thaw
2. a thaw in international relations

First Known Use of THAW

15th century

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr