defroster

noun

de·frost·er di-ˈfrȯ-stər

ˈdē-ˌfrȯ-

plural defrosters

: a person or thing that defrosts something

She was a cook. I was an opener of cans, a defroster of TV dinners.—

Bernie Schiffer

especially : a device or system designed to heat a window or windshield of a vehicle for the purpose of removing accumulated ice or moisture

The rear window defroster worked well in the center, but it needs more grid lines for full coverage. —

Consumer Reports

Their breath fogged the windshield immediately, and Gus slowed to a crawl on the winding street, reaching down to adjust the wipers and the defroster. —

Frank Conroy

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After ensuring that your windshield wipers are off, turn your car on and set your defrosters to high. —

Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 Then the second joint fell down around the windshield-wiper defroster slot. —

Steve Knopper, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024 The issue is related to the assembly process for some vehicles due to the sealer used to secure the rear window coming in contact with the defroster's heating elements. —

Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2024 Toshiba 6-in-1 Inverter Countertop Microwave Air Fryer Combo The Toshiba Master inverter microwave is a versatile kitchen appliance that functions as a microwave, air fryer, convection oven, broiler and defroster, all in a compact, space-saving design. —

Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for defroster