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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
The frigid weather can cause frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Arctic Air Could Bring Dangerous Temperatures to Parts of the U.S. - The New York Times
The Weather Prediction Center warned of dangerous wind chill temperatures capable of causing frostbite within minutes.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Farther south at Midway Airport conditions are similar at 12 degrees with a wind chill of negative 11, officials reported.
Hats, gloves and scarfs should be worn Wednesday while outside to avoid frostbite.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
The frigid weather can cause frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Arctic Air Could Bring Dangerous Temperatures to Parts of the U.S. - The New York Times
The Weather Prediction Center warned of dangerous wind chill temperatures capable of causing frostbite within minutes.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Farther south at Midway Airport conditions are similar at 12 degrees with a wind chill of negative 11, officials reported.
Hats, gloves and scarfs should be worn Wednesday while outside to avoid frostbite.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frostbite
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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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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