frostbite

[frawst-bahyt, frost-] / ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt, ˈfrɒst- /

NOUN

cold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chill snow

STRONG

algidity chilliness coldness congelation draft freeze frigidity frost frostiness gelidity glaciation iciness inclemency rawness refrigeration shivering shivers wintertime

WEAK

algor frozenness gelidness wintriness

Antonyms

WEAK

heat warmth

Example Sentences

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It’s New Year’s Eve glitter, minus the frostbite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Minchin added: "Turns out we were right to stop. We both have frostbite and are being looked after incredibly well looked after. At the moment we remain in good spirits."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

I watched a medic spray a man with saline solution, while another medic treated a man with frostbite, at tables that would normally be set for lunch.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

More than 1,000 Ukrainians have been taken to hospital with frostbite and hypothermia since late December alone, according to the health ministry.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

The tip of her tiny nose was black with frostbite.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

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