frosted

American  

[fraw-stid, fros-tid] / ˈfrɔ stɪd, ˈfrɒs tɪd /

adjective

1. covered with or having frost.

2. made frostlike in appearance, as certain translucent glass.

   a frosted window; a frosted light bulb.

3. coated or decorated with frosting or icing, as a cake.

4. (of hair) highlighted, especially by bleaching selected strands.

5. made with ice cream.

   frosted malted.

6. quick-frozen.

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noun

1. a thick beverage, usually made with milk, flavoring syrup, and ice cream whipped together.

frosted British  

/ ˈfrɒstɪd /

adjective

1. covered or injured by frost

2. covered with icing, as a cake

3. (of glass, etc) having a surface roughened, as if covered with frost, to prevent clear vision through it

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Other Word Forms

• nonfrosted adjective
• unfrosted adjective

Etymology

Origin of frosted

First recorded in 1635–45; frost + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“Wrong? Well, it most certainly is not right, I can tell you that much!” she said between heavy whacks to the curtains that hung from our frosted windows.

From Literature

Now the frosted landscape glittered in the light of a moon that was only one night short of being full.

From Literature

It had occurred to her halfway through the frosted flakes Philippe, and now she was not sure how best to raise the subject, other than to simply plunge ahead.

From Literature

So, if you purchased any similar frosted sugar cookie recently, even if it’s not Target’s Favorite Day brand, consider checking the lot number.

From Salon

Yeah, maybe it sounds silly to say, “I want to smell like a frosted donut,” but scents are proven to have a huge impact on your mood and mental state.

From Salon

Related Words

• chilled
• frigid
• ice-cold
• iced
• icy