defrosted; defrosting; defrosts
1
: to release from a frozen state
defrost meat
2
a
: to free from ice
defrost a refrigerator/freezer
b
: to clear (a window or windshield) with a vehicle's defroster
defrost a windshield to clear it of ice and condensation
: to thaw out especially from a deep-frozen state
Examples of defrost in a Sentence
You can defrost the soup in the microwave.
Has the refrigerator defrosted yet?
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Pets would defrost and decompose.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Then when the occasion comes for a breakfast casserole, just defrost in the fridge overnight, and then reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Frozen avocado can be added directly to smoothies and blended soups or can be defrosted to use in guacamole and dishes like avocado toast.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
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At this Northland Middle Eastern restaurant, three lamb legs were defrosting on top of the freezer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Then when the occasion comes for a breakfast casserole, just defrost in the fridge overnight, and then reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Frozen avocado can be added directly to smoothies and blended soups or can be defrosted to use in guacamole and dishes like avocado toast.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Queen Bakery and Sweets 4107 N. Cherry St. 7 critical violations for a Sept. 9 routine inspection
At this Northland Middle Eastern restaurant, three lamb legs were defrosting on top of the freezer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for defrost
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“Defrost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defrost. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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defrost
verb
de·frost
di-ˈfrȯst 
ˈdē-
1
: to free from a frozen state : thaw out
defrost meat
2
: to free from ice
defrost a refrigerator
3
: to remove fog or condensed moisture from
defrost the windshield
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