frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt 
frostbit
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbit
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
; frostbitten
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbi-tᵊn
; frostbiting
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbī-tiŋ
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (such as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing compare frostnip
: done in cold weather
frostbite sailing
also
: of or relating to cold-weather sailing
frostbite sailors
Examples of frostbite in a Sentence
Noun
He wore gloves to prevent frostbite.
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David K. Li, NBC News, 14 June 2024
Be aware of the symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
This sequence introduces another deadly menace chronicled in Miller’s book: frostbite.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2024
Pets Detroit Animal Control is urging people to bring their pets inside during this cold weather to prevent their furry friends from suffering frostbite or hypothermia.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024
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Noun
That game was also the fourth coldest contest in NFL history and might have led to some fans suffering amputations due to sub-freezing temperatures and frostbite — though Taylor Swift and the Kelce family were kept safely behind glass that frigid night.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 14 June 2024
Be aware of the symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
This sequence introduces another deadly menace chronicled in Miller’s book: frostbite.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2024
Pets Detroit Animal Control is urging people to bring their pets inside during this cold weather to prevent their furry friends from suffering frostbite or hypothermia.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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frostbite
1 of 2 verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the freezing of a surface or deeper layer of tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
Medical Definition
frostbite
1 of 2 transitive verb
frost·bite
ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt
: to affect or injure by frost or frostbite
frostbite
2 of 2 noun
: the superficial or deep freezing of the tissues of some part of the body (as the feet or hands)
also
: the damage to tissues caused by freezing
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