frozen

adjective
UK: /ˈfrəʊzən/
US: /ˈfroʊzən/

  1. Turned into ice; having a temperature at or below the freezing point of water.

    1. The lake was frozen solid, perfect for ice-skating this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Because of the severe winter storm, the pipes are frozen and we have no running water. [ ] [ ]

  2. Preserved by being subjected to extreme cold.

    1. We bought a frozen pizza for a quick and easy dinner tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a few weeks, the frozen berries retained their taste and nutritional value. [ ] [ ]

  3. Unable to move or act due to extreme cold, fear, or shock.

    1. I was frozen with fear when I saw the shadow in the hallway. [ ] [ ]
    2. Completely frozen by the news, she struggled to react to the unexpected announcement. [ ] [ ]

  4. Fixed at a particular value or level; not allowed to change.

    1. The company's budget was frozen due to the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the pandemic, rent prices were frozen in order to support affected citizens. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

iced fixed immobile
frozen verb

  1. Past participle of freeze: Having been subjected to cold temperatures; Converted into ice.

    1. The water has frozen overnight, and now we have a skating rink. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pipes had frozen during the night, causing considerable damage when they burst. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frozen" in English means: Turned into ice; having a temperature at or below the freezing point of water., Preserved by being subjected to extreme cold., Unable to move or act due to extreme cold, fear, or shock., Fixed at a particular value or level; not allowed to change..

The phonetic transcription of "frozen" is /ˈfrəʊzən/ in British English and /ˈfroʊzən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frozen": iced, fixed, immobile.

Example usage of "frozen": "The lake was frozen solid, perfect for ice-skating this year.". More examples on the page.