frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt 
frostbit
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbit
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (such as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing compare frostnip
: done in cold weather
frostbite sailing
also
: of or relating to cold-weather sailing
frostbite sailors
Examples of frostbite in a Sentence
Noun
He wore gloves to prevent frostbite.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Instances of frostbite, while much lower, also increased from 9 to 16.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Meghan's mock curtsy, Harry's frostbite, and allegations of staff mistreatment have been just some of the moments fans of the couple might prefer to forget.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Temperatures are expected to hit highs in the 20's and 30's into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, with lows ranging in the single digits to low 20's, a possible risk for freezing pipes and frostbite.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
While most cases of frostbite are mild, one study found that 20% of severe cases resulted in amputation.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Instances of frostbite, while much lower, also increased from 9 to 16.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Meghan's mock curtsy, Harry's frostbite, and allegations of staff mistreatment have been just some of the moments fans of the couple might prefer to forget.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Temperatures are expected to hit highs in the 20's and 30's into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, with lows ranging in the single digits to low 20's, a possible risk for freezing pipes and frostbite.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frostbite
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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frostbite
1 of 2 verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the freezing of a surface or deeper layer of tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
Medical Definition
frostbite
1 of 2 transitive verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing
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