Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
freeze-over
verb
/friːz ˈoʊvəɹ/
Definition
The process when a body of water becomes entirely covered with ice due to low temperatures.
Examples
- The pond will freeze over during the winter months, making it perfect for ice skating.
- Make sure to check if the lake has freeze-over before venturing out on it.
- In extremely cold climates, rivers can freeze over completely.
Meaning
To freeze over means that a surface, typically water, has frozen to such an extent that it’s solid and covered with ice.
Synonyms
- ice over
- solidify
- freeze solid
