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Frost

UK //frɒst// US //frɔst// Pronunciation

Definition

A thin layer of ice formed on surfaces due to freezing temperatures.

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In simple words: A thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when it's very cold.

Examples

• The grass was covered in a thick layer of frost this morning.
• Frost on the windows made it hard to see outside.
• Farmers worry about late spring frost damaging their crops.
• We enjoyed the beauty of the frost glistening in the sunlight.
• The temperatures dropped overnight, causing frost to form on the car windshields.
• In winter, frost can create beautiful patterns on the glass.
• Frost also occurs when humidity freezes on surfaces.

Usage notes

Commonly used in weather discussions. It is appropriate in both casual and scientific contexts but less common in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'frosted' cake that has a layer of icy sweetness on the outside.

Collocations

• ground frost
• frost warning
• black frost
• hoarfrost formation
• early morning frost

Synonyms

• ice
• frosting
• rime
• freeze
• glaze

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'freeze' which refers to the process of becoming frozen.
• Using 'frost' when referring to a cold wind instead of the ice itself.
• Mistaking it for 'hoarfrost', which is a specific type of frost.