Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frost
noun
/frÉ’st/
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
