Defrost Meaning in English
word
dɪˈfɹɔst
di-FRAWST
dɪfɹˈɒst
di-FROST
Definition
To remove ice or frost from something, especially by warming it; commonly used to describe making frozen food ready to cook or eat.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for food and appliances ('defrost the chicken', 'defrost the fridge'). Most common in American and British English; rarely used for cars except for the windshield ('defrost the windshield'). Similar to 'thaw', but 'defrost' is more mechanical or intentional while 'thaw' is more natural.
Spanish: descongelarPortuguese (BR): descongelarPortuguese (PT): descongelarChinese (Simplified): 解冻Chinese (Traditional): 解凍Hindi: जमाव हटानाArabic: إزالة التجميدBengali: ডিফ্রস্ট করা - বরফ গলানোRussian: разморозить - размораживатьJapanese: 解凍する - 凍結を取るVietnamese: rã đôngKorean: 해동하다Turkish: buzunu çözmek - defrost etmekUrdu: برف ہٹانا - فریزر کھولناIndonesian: mencairkan - menghilangkan es
Example Sentences
Please defrost the chicken before cooking.
basic
The fridge can defrost automatically.
basic
I need to defrost the freezer once a month.
basic
How long does it take to defrost a steak?
natural
Make sure to defrost the car windshield before driving.
natural
Just pop it in the microwave to defrost it quickly.
natural