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Definition of hoarfrost

hoarfrost

/ˈhɔːrˌfrɔːst/
hoar · frost
Plural:hoarfrosts
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hoarfrost Lexical Profile

hoarfrost Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A grayish-white, crystalline deposit of frozen water vapor formed directly on exposed objects, such as branches, leaves, and wires, during clear, cold nights.

Example

"The morning sun illuminated the delicate hoarfrost that coated the winter branches like spun glass."

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• Nearby Words

hoard
hoarder
hoarding
hoarfrost
hoarse
hoarsely
hoarseness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hār' (meaning grayish-white or old, referencing the frost's resemblance to the white hair or beard of an old person) combined with 'forst' (frost).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoarfrost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoarfrost
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