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Definition of hoarfrost

hoarfrost

/ˈhɔːrˌfrɔːst/
hoar · frost
Plural:hoarfrosts
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• 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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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).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoarfrost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoarfrost
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