Definition of frost - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weathercold weather causing freezing temperatures
- The late autumn frost damaged the crops..
2.
cold icethin layer of ice on surfaces
- The morning frost covered the grass..
3.
behaviorcoldness or lack of warmth in behavior
- His words were met with frost from the audience.
Verb
1.
coveringtr. cover with ice crystalstr.
- The windows frost over during winter.
2.
cake decorationtr. US coat a cake with icingtr. US
- She will frost the cake with chocolate icing.
3.
natural processintr. become covered with frostintr.
- The grass will frost overnight.
4.
hairdressingtr. US bleach strands of hairtr. US
- She decided to frost her hair for a new look.
Images of frost
cold weather causing freezing temperatures 
thin layer of ice on surfaces
Expressions with frost
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become covered with frost
The windows will frost over if it gets too cold.
become covered with frost
The car windows frost up overnight.
cover a cake with a decorative layer
They will frost the cake with colorful designs for the party.
describing appliances that prevent frost buildup
This frost free refrigerator keeps food fresh longer.
not damaged by freezing temperatures
These pipes are frost-proof and safe for winter.
ice forms on grass and objects in freezing conditions
The ground frost covered the fields overnight.
deposit of small white ice crystals
The grass was covered in white frost this morning.
when the air temperature is below freezing
The garden plants were damaged by the air frost.
injury to skin caused by extreme cold
He suffered frost burn on his fingers during the snowstorm.
ice crystals on plants resembling flowers
Frost flowers bloomed on the stems overnight.
tiny ice crystals forming on surfaces
Frost snow covered the car windows overnight.
landscape covered and hardened by frost
The frost-bound landscape glistened in the morning sun.
frost without ice formation, causing vegetation damage
The black frost damaged the crops overnight..
ground rises when water in soil freezes
Frost heave damaged the road last winter.
upward swelling of soil during freezing conditions
The garden path was uneven due to frost heaving..
depression in hills where cold air gathers at night
Farmers avoid planting in the frost hollow due to cold.
deepest ground level where soil freezes in winter
The frost line is deeper in colder climates.
mist containing small ice crystals
The morning was filled with frost mist.
thin layer of ice on surfaces
The road was slippery due to the glazed frost.
crystals of urea on skin in uremia cases
The patient showed signs of uremic frost on his forehead.
measurement of cold below freezing point
The thermometer showed ten degrees of frost.
Origin of frost
Old English, frost (frost)
Terms with frost included in their meaning
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plant outdoors
can live outside but needs protection from strong frost
biology
death of plant tissue from disease or frost
agriculture
kill plants by frost or cold
gardening
glass cover for plants against frost
frost
ice crystals forming a white deposit
frost
covered with hoarfrost
appearance
silvery-white color often seen with age or frost
mythology
giant associated with frost in Norse mythology
weather
frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor
weather
covered with frost or ice
weather
covered with frost or ice
frosty appearance
covered with frost or ice
plant
deciduous fern with coarse texture, sensitive to frost
metal corrosion
corrosion resembling frost on zinc or galvanized metals
weather
become covered with frost
appliances
describing appliances that prevent frost buildup
cold surfaces
become covered with frost
cause frosting
to cause something to become covered with frost
weather
very cold with frost forming
ice removal
process of removing frost or ice
ice removal
having frost or ice removed
climate
describing a climate where frost does not occur
process
remove frost from a surface or object
plant damage
damage to plants from frost
Examples of frost in a sentence
Frost covered the windows, creating intricate patterns. Frost formed on the car windows overnight. The frost made the roads slippery in the early morning. There was a noticeable frost in her tone. The frost in his demeanor was unsettling. The car windows frost up quickly in the cold.
Leaves on the ground frost over after a chilly night. He decided to frost the cupcakes with vanilla icing. They will frost the cookies with colorful designs. The windows may frost in the early morning. By dawn, the leaves had frosted white. He wanted to frost his hair for the summer. The stylist suggested to frost the tips for a change.
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- French:gel, geler, ...
- German:Frostwetter, vereisen, ...
- Italian:gelo, congelare, ...
- Spanish:helada, escarchar, ...
- Portuguese:geada, gelar, ...
- Chinese:霜冻, 结霜, ...
- Japanese:寒波, 霜で覆う, ...
- Arabic:صَقِيع, غَطَّى بِالصَّقِيعِ, ...
- Hebrew:כְּפוֹר, לְכַסּוֹת בְּקֶרַח, ...
- Russian:заморозки, покрывать инеем, ...
- Ukrainian:мороз, покривати інеєм, ...
- Hindi:ठंड, पाले से ढक जाना, ...
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