English · Food & Drink
frozen
/ˈfrəʊ.zən/
[/ˈfrəʊ.zən/]
preserved by freezing
Beginneradjective
Definition
Frozen food has been kept very cold so that it stays fresh for a long time.
Example
She kept bags of frozen peas in the freezer for quick and easy weekday dinners.
She kept bags of frozen peas in the freezer for quick and easy weekday dinners.
Etymology
Past participle of 'freeze', from Old English 'freosan'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes food preserved at low temperature; the opposite of fresh.