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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
The Grossman Burn Center in Kansas City treated 30 patients who suffered frostbite in January.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
In addition to concerns among the homeless population about hypothermia and frostbite, people are often hesitant to leave outdoor encampments, worried someone will take their possessions, Howard said.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2024
Redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign of frostbite, according to the CDC.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
The hiker was taken to a hospital with some injuries and frostbite.
—Jacob Factor, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2024
Prosecutors added in the release that the temperature that day was between 42 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is nowhere near the temperature (32 degrees Fahrenheit) that would cause frostbite.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
In a Tweet shared Saturday afternoon, NWS warns about the risks of frostbite and hypothermia and reminds residents to make sure all skin is covered when heading outside this weekend, with as many layers as possible.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
Former President Donald Trump had to cancel two commit to caucus events on Saturday because of the frigid temperatures and frostbite concerns.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2024
Noun
Because of the near-record cold temperature, emergency services provided aid to 69 people during the game, while three people were hospitalized for frostbite and seven more for hypothermia symptoms.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
The Grossman Burn Center in Kansas City treated 30 patients who suffered frostbite in January.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
In addition to concerns among the homeless population about hypothermia and frostbite, people are often hesitant to leave outdoor encampments, worried someone will take their possessions, Howard said.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2024
Redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign of frostbite, according to the CDC.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
The hiker was taken to a hospital with some injuries and frostbite.
—Jacob Factor, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2024
Prosecutors added in the release that the temperature that day was between 42 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is nowhere near the temperature (32 degrees Fahrenheit) that would cause frostbite.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
In a Tweet shared Saturday afternoon, NWS warns about the risks of frostbite and hypothermia and reminds residents to make sure all skin is covered when heading outside this weekend, with as many layers as possible.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024
Former President Donald Trump had to cancel two commit to caucus events on Saturday because of the frigid temperatures and frostbite concerns.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2024
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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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