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?
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Sour cream separates and turns grainy while defrosting, so give it a good whisk or put in in the blender before using it in your recipe.
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Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
As Emilia, trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón has the warmth of an earth mother, but that warmth can't completely defrost the cold-bloodedness of her past.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Anyone who owns a car and lives in an area where temperatures drop in the winter knows the frustration of waiting for your windshield to defrost in the cold, dark, early mornings.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Fresh ingredients like salads, raw eggs, and uncooked vegetables often become mush when defrosted.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
As Emilia, trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón has the warmth of an earth mother, but that warmth can't completely defrost the cold-bloodedness of her past.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Anyone who owns a car and lives in an area where temperatures drop in the winter knows the frustration of waiting for your windshield to defrost in the cold, dark, early mornings.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Fresh ingredients like salads, raw eggs, and uncooked vegetables often become mush when defrosted.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Defrost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defrost. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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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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