First Known Use: before 12th century
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1frost
noun \ˈfrȯst\
: a thin layer of ice that forms on the ground, on grass, etc., when the air becomes cold
: the occurrence of weather that is cold enough to cause water to freeze and frost to form
Full Definition of FROST
1
a : the process of freezing b : a covering of minute ice crystals on a cold surface; also : ice particles formed from a gas c : the temperature that causes freezing
2
a : coldness of deportment or temperament : an indifferent, reserved, or unfriendly manner b : failure <the play was … a most dreadful frost — Arnold Bennett>
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Origin of FROST
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German frost — more at freeze
2frost
verb
: to cover (something) with frost
: to become covered with frost
: to cover (something, such as a cake) with frosting (sense 1)
Full Definition of FROST
transitive verb
1
a : to cover with or as if with frost; especially : to put icing on (cake) b : to produce a fine-grained slightly roughened surface on (as metal or glass)
2
: to injure or kill (as plants) by frost
3
: to make angry or irritated <that really frosts me>
intransitive verb
: to become frosted
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First Known Use of FROST
1635
Frost
biographical name \ˈfrȯst\
Definition of FROST
Robert Lee 1874–1963 Am. poet
— Frost·ian \ˈfrȯs-tē-ən, -chən\ adjective
FROST Defined for Kids
1frost
noun \ˈfrȯst\
Definition of FROST for Kids
1
: a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface formed from the water vapor in the air
2
: temperature cold enough to cause freezing
2frost
verb
frost·edfrost·ing
Definition of FROST for Kids
1
: to cover with frosting <frost a cake>
2
: to cover or become covered with frost
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