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

The bakery specializes in the homespun, a frosted doughnut-meets-muffin confection. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

The vacuum’s lines are streamlined, with subtle, chamfered edges, and the base station features a sleek, square silhouette, frosted glass surfaces, and lighting strips to prevent it from being just another bulky home appliance. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Following a complaint, the Chicago Department of Public Health inspected the popular Loop bakery on Monday, which is widely known for its banana pudding cups and pastel-frosted cupcakes. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Before sitting front row at the Galerie Vendôme, Lopez also showed off her complementary iridescent makeup, courtesy of a reflective light blue and lavender eyeshadow with frosted corners. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted