Definition of Frostbite

injury caused by parts of the body being exposed to severe cold, usually toes, fingers, ears, or nose

Examples of Frostbite in a sentence

Lost in the freezing woods, the shivering hiker was afraid that frostbite would start to overtake his body.  🔊

Fingers experiencing frostbite can become numb and turn a white-grayish color.  🔊

The campers warmed their hands and feet around the campfire to avoid frostbite.  🔊

After his feet were exposed to frostbite, the injured man had to have several frozen toes amputated.  🔊

Rubbing body parts damaged with frostbite with snow can injure the extremities even more.  🔊

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