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Definition of frostbitten

frostbitten

/ˈfrɒstˌbɪt.n̩/
frost · bit · ten
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• adjective

1

Injured, damaged, or numbed by exposure to extreme cold or freezing temperatures, especially of body tissues or extremities.

Example

"The mountaineer received urgent medical treatment for his frostbitten fingers and toes after descending from the summit."

2

Blighted, withered, or damaged by frost (especially of plants, crops, or foliage).

Example

"After the unexpected overnight freeze, the gardener had to prune back the frostbitten leaves on the citrus trees."

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• Nearby Words

frosh
frost
frostbite
frostbitten
frosted
frostily
frostiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded from the late 16th century as a compound of 'frost' and 'bitten' (the past participle of 'bite'), arising from the metaphor that extreme cold bites or nips exposed skin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frostbitten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frostbitten
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