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 plushies are inspired by the childhood favorite pink‑and‑white frosted animal cookies, complete with colorful sprinkles. —Kate Perez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026

Below is a frosted lens of durable ABS that softly diffuses the LED light. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026

How To Remove Oil Spots Oils can stain frosted glass and leave very obvious translucent spots. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted