Frosts Meaning in English
word · lemma: frost
Definition
Thin layers of ice that form on surfaces when temperatures drop below freezing, usually overnight. "Frosts" refers to more than one instance or occurrence of frost.
Usage & Nuances
"Frosts" is the plural form of "frost" and refers to multiple days with frost or occurrences. Common in weather reports: "light/heavy frosts." Usually uncountable as "frost" (general ice on surfaces), but "frosts" is used when talking about repeated or distinct events. Not to be confused with "freezes" or "snow."
Example Sentences
There were heavy frosts last week.
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Spring flowers can be damaged by late frosts.
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According to the forecast, more frosts are expected next week.
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Farmers worry about frosts in the early morning.
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We’ve had a few hard frosts this season already.
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The garden survived the first few frosts, but those in December were too much.
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