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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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
There's been a case of frostbite in New Orleans, but no upticks in hypothermia, Arnold said Wednesday.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Also, dress warmly when walking outside in cold weather to avoid frostbite and other dangers of cold exposure.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The Weather Service said wind chills would be at dangerously low levels and hypothermia or frostbite could occur with prolonged exposure or lack of proper clothing.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Previous Winter Storm Earlier this month, Washington, D.C., faced a winter storm, with the NWS warning that bitterly cold wind chills in the region could result in hypothermia or frostbite and advised people to wear appropriate clothing, including multiple layers.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
There's been a case of frostbite in New Orleans, but no upticks in hypothermia, Arnold said Wednesday.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Also, dress warmly when walking outside in cold weather to avoid frostbite and other dangers of cold exposure.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
The Weather Service said wind chills would be at dangerously low levels and hypothermia or frostbite could occur with prolonged exposure or lack of proper clothing.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Frostbite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frostbite. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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