frosted

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adjective

frost·​ed ˈfrȯ-stəd 

1

a

: coated or decorated with icing

a frosted cake

frosted buns

b

: coated with sugar

frosted cereal

—sometimes used in combination

Sugar-frosted strawberries are a dazzling garnish for cakes, puddings, ice cream or simply served on their own.

—Karen Miltner

2

of hair : having small strands that have been lightened (as by chemicals) to produce a two-tone effect : having undergone frosting

frosted hair

frosted

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past tense and past participle of frost entry 2

Examples of frosted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Brown liner, matte finishes, smoky eyes and frosted color are being pulled forward selectively, with softer edges and modern technique giving those familiar looks another life in 2026. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

So many laugh-out-loud lines, wonderfully absurd and specific character details, and an all-too-brief but delightful Brunson as a choreographer with frosted tips. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026

Her hair and makeup is done, with her signature pale skin, dark, pencil-thin brows, and frosted lips. — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Propping Up Plastic Wrap Keep plastic wrap from sticking to the top of a frosted cake by creating a tiny framework with toothpicks. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosted

• costed
• accosted
• exhausted
• unexhausted