frostbitten
Americanadjective
verb (used with object)
adjective
Etymology
Origin of frostbitten
First recorded in 1585–95
Vocabulary lists containing frostbitten
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Example Sentences
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A minor misstep or bout of ill-preparation comes with dire consequences, from the slightest of ankle sprains to bygone absent frostbitten fingers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
"The sledge has got back. We heard the sad details. Jeff has badly bitten frostbitten hands. We are not taking any more risks to recover," the report reads the day after the accident.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
One particular tale from “Chinese Menu” tells of how dumplings once apparently cured a village’s frostbitten ears.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024
The C.D.C. warns against walking on frostbitten feet or toes or massaging affected areas, which can increase damage.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2023
He just made it, though he was gravely frostbitten.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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