English · Nature & Environment
frosted
/ˈfrɒstɪd/
[/ˈfrɒstɪd/]
covered with frost or a sugar coating
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Covered with a thin white layer of frost, or with a sweet sugar coating. It is used for cold windows and for decorated cakes.
Example
The window was frosted on the cold morning.
The window was frosted on the cold morning.
Etymology
From 'frost' (Old English 'forst') plus '-ed'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for frosty surfaces and for sugar-coated cakes and glass.