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frost

|frost|

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/frɔst/

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/frɒst/

thin ice layer

Etymology
Etymology Information

'frost' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forst,' where 'forst' meant 'frost.'

Historical Evolution

'forst' changed from Old English word 'forst' and eventually became the modern English word 'frost'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'frozen dew or ice,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a thin layer of ice crystals that forms on a surface when the temperature drops below freezing.

The grass was covered in frost this morning.

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Verb 1

to cover or become covered with frost.

The windows frosted over during the night.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39