frozen

adjective

fro·​zen ˈfrō-zᵊn 

1

a

: treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing

b

: subject to long and severe cold

the frozen north

2

a

: incapable of being changed, moved, or undone : fixed

specifically : debarred by official action from movement or from change in status

frozen wages

b

: not available for present use

frozen capital

c(1)

: drained or incapable of emotion

(2)

: expressing or characterized by cold unfriendliness

frozenly adverb

frozenness

ˈfrō-zᵊn-(n)əs 

noun

Synonyms

• fast
• firm
• jammed
• lodged
• set
• snug
• stuck
• tight
• wedged

Examples of frozen in a Sentence

the car door was frozen ever since an accident had damaged the hinge

pay rates will remain frozen until the company does better financially

Recent Examples on the Web

The frozen body of water presents skijoring behind galloping horses, snow polo, cricket, and vintage car racing. —Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025

Be sure to try their signature sipper, the Gamechanger, a frozen fruity concoction with two kinds of rum. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025

Snow and ice damage can wreak havoc on homes unprepared for such conditions, leading to frozen pipes, collapsed roofs and water damage. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

Warm under reindeer skins, skimming across a frozen fjord pulled by a dozen eager dogs heading out for some fishing or to stay the night in a remote lodge or even an igloo. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing frozen

• frozen stiff
• frozen yogurt
• pre-frozen

Kids Definition

frozen

1 of 2

past participle of freeze entry 1

frozen

2 of 2 adjective

1

: treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing

2

a

: fixed sense 1

frozen wages

b

: not available for present use

frozen assets

frozenness noun

Medical Definition

frozen

past part of freeze

Legal Definition

frozen

past participle of freeze