frost

Meanings

• noun

  A thin layer of ice that forms on the surface of objects or ground when the temperature falls below freezing.

  - "The frost covered the trees in the morning."
  - "The ground was frozen solid with frost."
  - "The frost on the window made pretty patterns."

• verb

  The act or process of freezing or becoming covered with frost.

  - "The pond began to frost over."
  - "The leaves frosted in the early morning."
  - "The windshield frosted up in the cold car."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹɔst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frost
toast , coast , boast

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. frost (Scottish) : a thick, sticky clay or muck
   

2. frost (Norwegian) : a thick, dense fog
   

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Variants

List of all variants of frost that leads to same result
frost , frosts , frosted , frosting , Frost , Frostian , Robert Frost , Robert Lee Frost , frost heave , frost heaves , frost heaving , Jack Frost , Jack Frosts , George F Kennan , George F. Kennan , George Frost Kennan , George Kennan , Kennan

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Forms

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frosts, frosting

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Etymology

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Old English frost, from fristan ‘to freeze, make frost’

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Trivia

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1. Frost can form even when the temperature is above freezing if the relative humidity is high and the temperature drops quickly.

2. Frost can also form on the inside of windows when the temperature outside is colder than the temperature inside.

3. The world record for the thickest frost is 32.2 cm (12.7 inches) thick, which was recorded in Montana, USA, in 1888.

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Related Concepts

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1. ice: Frost is a type of ice that forms on the surface of objects when the temperature falls below freezing.

2. winter: Frost is a common occurrence during the winter season.

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Culture

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Frost is a common theme in literature, particularly during the winter season. It is often used as a metaphor for the passage of time, the fragility of life, or the beauty of the natural world. Frost is also a popular subject in visual arts, with many painters capturing its icy beauty in their works.

How to Memorize "frost"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin layer of ice forming on objects or the ground. Imagine the crisp, crunchy sound of walking on frost-covered ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frost' with the feeling of coldness and the sight of ice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frosty Freezes Fast' to remember the definition of frost.

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