defrosted; defrosting; defrosts
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
: to thaw out especially from a deep-frozen state
Examples of defrost in a Sentence
You can defrost the soup in the microwave.
Has the refrigerator defrosted yet?
Recent Examples on the Web
Yes, this cake can be frozen for up to a month and defrosted or warmed before serving.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Some meals require you to defrost them before eating, while others can go straight into the microwave.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
Some meals require you to defrost them before eating, while others can go straight into the microwave.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for defrost
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“Defrost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defrost. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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defrost
verb
de·frost
di-ˈfrȯst 
ˈdē-
1
: to free from a frozen state : thaw out
defrost meat
2
: to free from ice
defrost a refrigerator
3
: to remove fog or condensed moisture from
defrost the windshield
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