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 frosted glass bottle adds an elegant touch to my humble sink. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 June 2026

For the frosted flatwoods salamander, a threatened species, the change was more severe—seawater was pushed into their freshwater breeding habitats, imperiling their survival. —Jeff Vandermeer, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

Ditto for the electrochromic Sky Control panoramic roof—a $1,050 option—that can change from clear to frosted, and even alternate between stripes of both, with a couple of taps of the screen. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026

Between the corner living room and separate dining room is a sleek, efficient kitchen of stainless steel and frosted glass that opens to the terrace and features a row of glass ceiling panels. —Mark David, Robb Report, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted