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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Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
How to keep pets safe from frostbite According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or ASPCA, pets and dogs can be susceptible to frostbite on their paws, ears, and tails so booties and paw protectants are recommended.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Anyone who suspects their pet has hypothermia or frostbite should contact their veterinarian immediately.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The weather service said residents should use caution when traveling outside during the freeze warning as temperatures could drop low enough to cause frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Each year, people fall through the ice, or succumb to frostbite or hypothermia.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
How to keep pets safe from frostbite According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or ASPCA, pets and dogs can be susceptible to frostbite on their paws, ears, and tails so booties and paw protectants are recommended.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Anyone who suspects their pet has hypothermia or frostbite should contact their veterinarian immediately.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The weather service said residents should use caution when traveling outside during the freeze warning as temperatures could drop low enough to cause frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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 5 Mar. 2026.
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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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