Pronunciation: /ˈθɔɪŋ/
noun the process of ice, snow, or another frozen substance becoming liquid or soft as a result of warming up
A1 I left the meat out on the counter for thawing before cooking.
A2 The thawing of the ice allowed the river to flow freely again.
B1 The thawing of relations between the two countries led to increased trade.
B2 The thawing of the permafrost in the Arctic is a concerning sign of climate change.
C1 The political thawing between the two superpowers was a significant moment in history.
C2 The gradual thawing of tensions in the region has brought hope for lasting peace.
adjective becoming liquid or soft as a result of warming up
A1 The snow is slowly thawing in the warm sun.
A2 I can hear the thawing ice cracking on the lake.
B1 The thawing vegetables were perfect for making a soup.
B2 The thawing relations between the two countries led to increased trade.
C1 The thawing permafrost in the Arctic is a major concern for climate scientists.
C2 The thawing of tensions in the region allowed for peaceful negotiations to take place.
formal The process of thawing frozen food should be done slowly in the refrigerator.
informal I forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer for thawing, so now we have to wait.
slang I'm just gonna nuke this in the microwave for a quick thawing.
figurative After months of not speaking, their icy relationship showed signs of thawing.
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