Word
frostbite
Phoneticsfrost·bite, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹɔstˌbaɪt/
UK/fɹˈɒstbaɪt/
Medicine
Definition
n. a medical condition where skin and tissue freeze because of extreme cold. It usually happens when you stay outside in very low temperatures for too long.
n. a medical condition caused by the freezing of skin and underlying tissues, typically resulting from prolonged exposure to sub-zero temperatures.
Examples
“He suffered from frostbite after walking through the snow without gloves.”
“The hikers were warned that frostbite could occur within minutes if they did not find shelter from the wind.”
“While mild frostbite may only affect the surface of the skin, severe cases can lead to permanent nerve damage and the eventual loss of fingers or toes.”
Examples
simple
“He suffered from frostbite after walking through the snow without gloves.”
contextual
“The hikers were warned that frostbite could occur within minutes if they did not find shelter from the wind.”
complex
“While mild frostbite may only affect the surface of the skin, severe cases can lead to permanent nerve damage and the eventual loss of fingers or toes.”
Etymology
From frost + bite.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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