English · Word Candidate

frost

/fɹɒst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: frosts · frosting

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The cold weather that causes these ice crystals to form.

Noun

Examples

Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cover with frost.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To become covered with frost.

Verb

Examples

“The weather is pleasant while it frosted a little at night.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “frost” mean?

A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

Is “frost” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.