after-thaw
|af-ter-thaw|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈæftər θɔ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftə θɔː/
post-thaw period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-thaw' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'thaw', where 'after' indicates a subsequent period and 'thaw' refers to the melting of ice or snow.
Historical Evolution
'After-thaw' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'after' and 'thaw'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period following a thaw', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/04 22:42