defrost

verb
UK: /diːˈfrɒst/
US: /diːˈfrɔːst/

  1. To remove ice or frost from something.

    1. I need to defrost the freezer; it's full of ice.
    2. Before cooking the chicken, it's essential to completely defrost it.

  2. To become free of ice or frost; to thaw.

    1. The car windows will defrost quickly with the heater on.
    2. Hopefully, the ground will defrost soon, so we can start planting.

Synonyms

unfreeze thaw melt
defrost noun

  1. The process of removing ice or frost, or allowing something to thaw.

    1. The defrost cycle on my fridge is very efficient.
    2. Make sure the defrost is complete before you start cooking the meat.
defrost adjective

  1. Having been thawed, no longer frozen.

    1. The defrost meat is ready for marinating before grilling.
    2. Ensure the defrost vegetables are properly drained before adding them to the stir-fry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defrost" in English means: To remove ice or frost from something., To become free of ice or frost; to thaw..

The phonetic transcription of "defrost" is /diːˈfrɒst/ in British English and /diːˈfrɔːst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defrost": unfreeze, thaw, melt.

Example usage of "defrost": "I need to defrost the freezer; it's full of ice.". More examples on the page.