frosted

adjective

frost·​ed ˈfrȯ-stəd How to pronounce frosted (audio)
1
a
: coated or decorated with icing
a frosted cake
frosted buns
b
: coated with sugar
frosted cereal
sometimes used in combination
Sugar-frosted strawberries are a dazzling garnish for cakes, puddings, ice cream or simply served on their own.Karen Miltner
2
of hair : having small strands that have been lightened (as by chemicals) to produce a two-tone effect : having undergone frosting
frosted hair

Examples of frosted in a Sentence

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The Bear’s frosted window, de la Cruz adds, felt like a deliberate choice in a rougher area of the city. Thea Glassman, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2024 Over the decades, Pop-Tarts haven’t just come in frosted and unfrosted. Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 7 May 2024 For anyone wanting to make their pearly whites a tad more brighter, Dempsey recommends Bubble Pink, which has blue undertones, and for a full frosted lip, the shimmery Golden Pearl is more than ideal. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 On top of her cup was a frosted chick in a bed of grassy flowers. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frosted 

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of frosted was in 1656

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“Frosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosted. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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