English vocabulary · C1
Frost
/frɔːst/ · n./v.
Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms in cold air. It can cover grass, glass, or a car.
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Example sentences
- Frost covered the grass this morning.
- The car window was frosted overnight.
Word origin and roots
from Old English
- frost — cold ice (from Old English)
Synonyms and nuances
- ICE — hard cold water (Frozen Water)
- FREEZE — become ice from cold (Turn To Ice)
- CHILL — make very cold (Feel Cold)
Similar words
- ice
- freeze
- chill
Lesson notes
Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms in cold air. It can cover grass, glass, or a car.
Related: ice, freeze, chill. Use frost for the thin white ice that appears on a cold surface.
Frost covered the grass this morning. The car window was frosted overnight.
From Old English. Frost means cold ice. Cold ice covers the grass. That is frost.