Pronunciation: /frɔst/
noun a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the air temperature drops below freezing
A1 The grass was covered in frost.
A2 She wore gloves to protect her hands from the frost.
B1 The early morning frost made the roads slippery.
B2 The frost on the window created a beautiful pattern.
C1 The delicate frost crystals sparkled in the sunlight.
C2 The frosty air nipped at her cheeks as she walked.
verb to cover or become covered with frost
A1 In winter, the grass often frosts over in the morning.
A2 Be sure to frost the cupcakes before serving them.
B1 The cold weather caused the car windows to frost up.
B2 The chef carefully frosted the cake with a smooth layer of icing.
C1 The intense cold caused the ground to frost over quickly.
C2 The delicate flowers were frosted with a light dusting of snow.
formal The delicate flowers were covered in a layer of frost this morning.
informal I had to scrape the frost off my car before heading to work.
slang Man, it's freezing outside! The frost is no joke.
figurative The tension between the two colleagues was like frost in the air, palpable and chilling.
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