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

Sleek chrome and frosted glass work well in minimalist or midcentury living spaces (think living or dining rooms). —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025

Every school created a pool of students to do the cleaning, supply a fruit platter, decorate and, finally, bake a frosted dessert. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 19 May 2025

Below is a frosted lens of durable ABS that softly diffuses the LED light. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025

The three kids have several different foods in front of them, including sliced oranges, Cheerios and a pink frosted donut. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted