frosted

adjective

frost·​ed ˈfrȯ-stəd How to pronounce frosted (audio)
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

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Flower Beds, Perennials, and Ornamentals The morning after your first killing frost is a perfect time for once-a-year pictures of frosted dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025 Accented evenly throughout with frosted tips, berries, and pinecones, this tree subtly brings the wintry outdoors in. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 Marvel's Wolverine will take players to the island nation of Madripoor, the frosted wilderness of Canada, and the narrow city streets of Tokyo in Logan's search for answers. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025 Miller High Life, amaretto, and orange juice is served straight up in a frosted beer mug. Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frosted

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of frosted was in 1656

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“Frosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosted. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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