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

If you’re not in the mood for a hulking sirloin — and if just creamed spinach and a frosted martini feel like insufficient ballast — skip the burger.

From Salon

Until 1 January, when they showed up as usual only to find the mirrors frosted.

From BBC

The frosted glass case is full of bins of colorful ice cream.

From Literature

It snowed yesterday, and the trees are frosted with ice.

From Literature

You couldn’t see in, either, because the door was wood and frosted glass almost to the top.

From Literature

Related Words

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