unfrozen

adjective

un·​froz·​en ˌən-ˈfrō-zᵊn How to pronounce unfrozen (audio)
Synonyms of unfrozennext
: not frozen
unfrozen ground

Examples of unfrozen in a Sentence

there should be a couple of unfrozen chicken breasts in the refrigerator
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Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025 As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 Some of the funds frozen by Trump have since been unfrozen after institutions yielded to federal predilections while others remain in limbo even after concerted efforts to find common ground. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 11 Nov. 2025 If Lake Erie stays unfrozen later into winter, snow events could become more intense and frequent than usual. Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfrozen

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unfrozen was in 1596

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“Unfrozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfrozen. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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