Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thaw

verb
/θɔː/
Definition
To become liquid or soft as a result of warming; to melt.
Examples
  • The ice began to thaw as the sun came out.
  • We need to thaw the chicken before cooking it.
  • After a long winter, the ground will finally thaw.
Meaning
The process of warming something so that it changes from a solid to a liquid state, typically referring to ice or frost.
Synonyms
  • melt
  • defrost
  • warm
  • unfreeze
  • liquefy