frozen

adjective

fro·​zen ˈfrō-zᵊn How to pronounce frozen (audio)
1
a
: treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing
b
: subject to long and severe cold
the frozen north
2
a
: incapable of being changed, moved, or undone : fixed
specifically : debarred by official action from movement or from change in status
frozen wages
b
: not available for present use
frozen capital
c(1)
: drained or incapable of emotion
(2)
: expressing or characterized by cold unfriendliness
frozenly adverb
frozenness noun

Example Sentences

the car door was frozen ever since an accident had damaged the hinge pay rates will remain frozen until the company does better financially
Recent Examples on the Web The finale begins in the past, with the team arriving back at camp with Javi's frozen corpse. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 May 2023 Berryman threw himself into a frozen Mississippi river. Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 May 2023 Rust recommends making a habit of eating any frozen food within a few weeks to three months. Samantha Vincenty, Women's Health, 6 May 2023 Empire is darker, bleaker, and unafraid to have Luke (Mark Hamill) crawl into an unidentifiable animal carcass to keep warm in a frozen tundra and to lose an actual hand. Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2023 Frozen Lemonade at Del’s Del’s frozen lemonade, simply put, is a Rhode Island staple. BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023 No performance numbers are provided, but a behind-the-scenes featurette from the movie said the Ripsaw was able to blast across a frozen lake at speeds of over 60 mph. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2023 On Wednesday's episode of Vanderpump Rules, the then-couple has a conversation about possibilities for Madix's frozen eggs. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023 The rum punches, daiquiris and frozen pina coladas also make for a great postgame drink. Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of frozen was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Frozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frozen. Accessed 10 Jun. 2023.

Kids Definition

frozen

1 of 2

past participle of freeze entry 1

frozen

2 of 2 adjective
1
: treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing
2
a
: fixed sense 1
frozen wages
b
: not available for present use
frozen assets
frozenness noun

Medical Definition

frozen

past part of freeze

Legal Definition

frozen

past participle of freeze

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