1
a
: coated or decorated with icing
a frosted cake
frosted buns
b
: coated with sugar
frosted cereal
—sometimes used in combinationSugar-frosted strawberries are a dazzling garnish for cakes, puddings, ice cream or simply served on their own.—
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of hair
: having small strands that have been lightened (as by chemicals) to produce a two-tone effect : having undergone frosting
frosted hair
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This clean, woody scent captures the essence of pine needles, sap, holly, cedar wood, and frosted balsam.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The round, frosted playing chips give the game a stylish look.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
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That’s a hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickles, an order of fries, and a frosted orange shake for the uninitiated.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The round, frosted playing chips give the game a stylish look.
—Jaclyn Kaufman
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
That’s a hamburger with ketchup, mustard, and pickles, an order of fries, and a frosted orange shake for the uninitiated.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frosted
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“Frosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosted. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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