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

These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026

Chrome gives summer nails a frosted, reflective finish. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 23 May 2026

From frosted to reeded to lightly etched, there are ways to add texture and interest that match every aesthetic. —Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

At the end awaits the triumph of the chocolate cake — six layers, each given a soak of vermouth and evaporated milk, then frosted, ganached and punctuated by salt. —Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted