frost (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /frɒst/

Definition

A thin, white layer of ice on a surface, formed when water vapor freezes.

Examples

• A light frost is expected overnight.

• The delicate flowers were damaged by the early frost.

• We woke up to find a thick layer of frost on the grass.

How to Use frost

frost on (prepositional phrase)

To have frost covering a surface. — "There was frost on the car."

frost over (phrasal verb)

To become covered with frost. — "The windows frosted over during the cold night."

Synonyms of frost

Words with a similar meaning to frost:

• ice
• hoarfrost
• rime

Antonyms of frost

Words with the opposite meaning to frost:

• heat
• warmth

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