frosted

UK: ˈfrɒstɪd | US: ˈfrɔːstɪd

Definition

  1. adj. covered with or resembling frost

  2. adj. (of glass) having a translucent, roughened surface

  3. adj. (of food) decorated or coated with icing

Structure
frost <freezing ice>ed <adjective suffix (past participle)>
Etymology

The word "frosted" combines "frost," derived from Old English "forst" (related to freezing conditions), with the suffix "-ed," indicating a state or condition. Originally describing natural frost coverage, it later expanded to artificial surfaces (e.g., glass) and food decoration (e.g., cakes), mimicking frost’s appearance.

Examples

  1. The frosted windows blurred the view of the snowy garden.

  2. She baked frosted cupcakes for the party.

  3. The morning grass was frosted with a thin layer of ice.

  4. Frosted glass is often used for bathroom privacy.

  5. His beard looked frosted in the winter air.