frosted

adjective

frost·​ed ˈfrȯ-stəd 

1

a

: coated or decorated with icing

a frosted cake

frosted buns

b

: coated with sugar

frosted cereal

—sometimes used in combination

Sugar-frosted strawberries are a dazzling garnish for cakes, puddings, ice cream or simply served on their own.

—Karen Miltner

2

of hair : having small strands that have been lightened (as by chemicals) to produce a two-tone effect : having undergone frosting

frosted hair

Examples of frosted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pair your free drink with one of Swig’s pink-frosted sugar cookies. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

Muted versions in smoky amber, soft blues and frosted whites offer a subtler take for home decor that skews more neutral. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

For the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up treat, this frosted coffee twist has all the same flavors of the seasonal milkshake, just with a caffeine kick from cold brew coffee. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

The cut is a modern textured crop featuring a forward flow and frosted tips. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted