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

Additionally, customers can get a free mini frosted sugar cookie blizzard treat with the purchase of a signature stackburger combo or six-piece chicken strip basket. —Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

Behind the frosted glass door, Cage's character can be seen in silhouette, clad in his signature hat and jacket with an upturned collar, with only his glowing white eyes clearly visible. —Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025

Borax is not food-safe, so take care using these frosted decorations in areas where food will be served. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025

Here’s exactly how to freeze a frosted cake, according to the pros. —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted