Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thaw-out
verb
/θɔː aʊt/
Definition
The process of warming something that has been frozen, allowing it to become soft or liquid again.
Examples
- Before cooking the meat, make sure to thaw-out completely in the refrigerator.
- We need to thaw-out the pipes before we can use the water.
Meaning
Thaw-out refers to the act of letting frozen items, such as food or ice, return to a softer state through warming or gradual melting.
Synonyms
- defrost
- melt
- warm up
