frost
frost Lexical Profile
frost Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.
"The morning sun slowly melted the sparkling frost on the windshield."
A weather condition or period of time in which the air temperature drops below the freezing point of water.
"Gardeners brought their potted plants indoors ahead of the first autumn frost."
A cold, aloof, or unfriendly manner in social interactions.
"There was a noticeable frost in her voice when she greeted her former business partner."
• verb
North American To decorate or cover a cake, cookie, or pastry with icing.
"Wait until the cupcakes have cooled completely before you frost them with buttercream."
To become covered with or to cover a surface with a deposit of small ice crystals.
"The kitchen window panes began to frost over as the blizzard intensified outside."
To treat glass or metal to give it a translucent, textured, or matte surface.
"The contractor offered to frost the bathroom windows for added privacy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'forst' or 'frost', derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*frustaz', which shares a common origin with the verb 'freeze'.