frost

//frɒst//
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Visual representation of frost

Noun

frostSingular
frostsPlural
1

A thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.

There was frost on the car windows this morning.

2

Weather conditions cold enough to cause water to freeze.

The weather forecast warned of frost overnight.

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Verb

frostPresent tense
frostedPast tense
frostedPast participle
frostingPresent participle
frostsThird-person singular
1

To cover or become covered with frost.

The windows frosted over during the cold night.

2

To decorate a cake or pastry with icing.

She frosted the birthday cake with pink icing.