defrost
verb (used with object)
to remove the frost or ice from.
defrosting
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present participleof defrost.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He’s just taken a morning stroll in New York with his girlfriend, Dominican architect Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, and is still defrosting from the wintry chill; he’ll be fully warmed up upon landing in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
The application External link shows Zoox is looking for release from certain requirements ranging from occupant crash protection to windshield wiping and defrosting.
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
Just like Christmas creep in the West – with Mariah Carey defrosting on Nov. 1 and yuletide merchandise sold side-by-side with Halloween goods – Vietnam experiences New Year’s creep.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2025
Its specialist equipment includes snowploughs and a £1m Winter Train for defrosting infrastructure.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
It smells like meat, like hamburger defrosting on the counter.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
