1
a
: coated or decorated with icing
a frosted cake
frosted buns
b
: coated with sugar
frosted cereal
—sometimes used in combinationSugar-frosted strawberries are a dazzling garnish for cakes, puddings, ice cream or simply served on their own.—
Karen Miltner
2
of hair
: having small strands that have been lightened (as by chemicals) to produce a two-tone effect : having undergone frosting
frosted hair
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Begin with a glass of bollicine and end with a frosted glass of tiramisu.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Longtime devotees will also notice that the original frosted bottle has been traded for a shinier, sleeker version, though the sizes on offer (30ml and 18ml) and pricing ($69 and $48, respectively) remain the same.
—Dianna Singh, Allure, 8 Jan. 2026
An icy wash of blue with subtle shimmer gives this manicure a frosted, light-catching finish.
—Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The New Albany bakery's King Cake has two flavors, cream cheese and cinnamon, and is topped with a frosted glaze and gold, green, and purple sugars.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Frosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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