frost
Translation
frost
Examples
There was a sharp frost last night.
There was a sharp frost last night.
The windows were covered in frost.
The windows were covered in frost.
Grammar Patterns
((a ... frost)) a period of cold weather when frost forms There was a sharp frost last night.
((covered in frost)) having a layer of frost on the surface The windows were covered in frost.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ice, rime, hoarfrost
Etymology
From Old English 'frost', related to 'freeze'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'frost' as a 'frozen' layer of dust or dew on surfaces.