Definitions

1. verb

to remove the frost or ice from (a surface or object)

“She will need to defrost the car windshield before driving.”

2. verb

to bring (a frozen food) back to a normal temperature, typically by leaving it at room temperature or by using a microwave

“Don’t forget to defrost the turkey overnight before cooking it tomorrow.”

3. noun

the act of removing frost from a surface or object

“The defrosting of the pipes took several hours due to the extreme cold.”

4. noun

a device for defrosting a refrigerator or freezer

“The defrost function on the refrigerator is activated automatically every six months.”