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
