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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Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
In some cases, long periods of exposure to cold temperatures can lead to frostbite, which causes symptoms like numbness, tingling and pain.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
To prevent frostbite, avoid placing ice directly on the skin.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
But the finale never gets easier for Alex, covered in severe frostbite from her frigid ordeal.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Zahab got frostbite on his fingertips just from setting up camp inside the tent.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 2 May 2025
In some cases, long periods of exposure to cold temperatures can lead to frostbite, which causes symptoms like numbness, tingling and pain.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
To prevent frostbite, avoid placing ice directly on the skin.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
But the finale never gets easier for Alex, covered in severe frostbite from her frigid ordeal.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 Apr. 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 21 May. 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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