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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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
An arctic blast is expected to strike parts of the Northern Great Plains over the next several days, sparking a National Weather Service (NWS) warning about the potential for frostbite in one state.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Built from an active blend of goatskin leather and wool lining, they’re designed for the skier who needs maximum fingertip sensitivity but would rather avoid frostbite.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
Over the next 308 days, the men faced starvation and frostbite as Shackleton recruited five crew members to make the treacherous journey in a lifeboat to seek help on the South Atlantic island of South Georgia.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The agency warned the extreme cold weather will raise the risk of frostbites and hypothermia, and urged travelers to carry a winter survival kit.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
An arctic blast is expected to strike parts of the Northern Great Plains over the next several days, sparking a National Weather Service (NWS) warning about the potential for frostbite in one state.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Built from an active blend of goatskin leather and wool lining, they’re designed for the skier who needs maximum fingertip sensitivity but would rather avoid frostbite.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
Over the next 308 days, the men faced starvation and frostbite as Shackleton recruited five crew members to make the treacherous journey in a lifeboat to seek help on the South Atlantic island of South Georgia.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 17 Dec. 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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