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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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Frigid temperatures and ice The Midwest saw wind chills as low as minus-40 degrees, meaning that frostbite could set in within 10 minutes.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The Midwest saw wind chills as low as minus 40, meaning that frostbite could set in within 10 minutes.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Cold weather safety requires layering clothing, staying hydrated, and limiting exposure to prevent frostbite and hypothermia, according to health experts.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In addition, temperatures will be so cold that hypothermia and frostbite will be possible within 30 minutes.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Frigid temperatures and ice The Midwest saw wind chills as low as minus-40 degrees, meaning that frostbite could set in within 10 minutes.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The Midwest saw wind chills as low as minus 40, meaning that frostbite could set in within 10 minutes.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Cold weather safety requires layering clothing, staying hydrated, and limiting exposure to prevent frostbite and hypothermia, according to health experts.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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