Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frost

noun
/frɒst/
Definition
Frost refers to a thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.
Examples
  • The frost covered the grass in the early morning.
  • Gardeners need to protect their plants from frost in the winter.
  • After a night of frost, the air felt crisp and cold.
Meaning
Frost can also describe the cold weather conditions that lead to this icy formation.
Synonyms
  • ice
  • freeze
  • glaze