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defrost

verb

de·​frost di-ˈfrȯst How to pronounce defrost (audio)
ˈdē-ˌfrȯst
defrosted; defrosting; defrosts

transitive verb

1
: to release from a frozen state
defrost meat
2
a
: to free from ice
defrost a refrigerator/freezer
b
: to clear (a window or windshield) with a vehicle's defroster
defrost a windshield to clear it of ice and condensation

intransitive verb

: to thaw out especially from a deep-frozen state

Example Sentences

You can defrost the soup in the microwave. Has the refrigerator defrosted yet?
Recent Examples on the Web People often look to the microwave when wondering how to defrost chicken the quickest way possible. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 27 Aug. 2022 To freeze, wrap the dough in a layer of plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months; defrost completely before rolling out. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Creating realistic aircraft and simulating takeoff and landing was a key focus, but Gerrit also talked to the airport fire brigade, airport cleaners and the team who defrost the aircraft. CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 And, don’t leave it out to defrost longer than two hours. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Aug. 2022 If frozen, defrost in the refrigerator; then whisk or stir it until smooth. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 31 July 2022 First, defrost them for a minute in the microwave at half power. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2022 And this week, nearly 27,000 vehicles were recalled because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough. Tom Krisher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022 And this week, nearly 27,000 vehicles were recalled because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough. Tom Krisher, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of defrost was in 1895

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