English Words Starting With F

• frontogenesis

  nounVery Low / Specialized
  /ˌfrʌntəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/The meteorological process of creating or intensifying a weather front.
• frontolysis

  nounVery Low
  /frʌnˈtɒl.ə.sɪs/The process in meteorology where a weather front weakens or dissipates.
• fronton

  nounLow
  /ˈfrʌntən/a building or structure with a wall against which pelota or similar ball games are played.
• frontotemporal dementia

  nounC2
  /ˌfrʌntəʊˈtempərəl dɪˈmenʃə/A neurodegenerative disease causing progressive damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, leading to personality, behaviour, and language changes.
• frontrunner

  nounC1
  /ˈfrʌntˌrʌnə/The person, team, or idea most likely to win a competition or succeed.
• frontrunning

  nounC1
  /ˈfrʌntˌrʌnɪŋ/A type of financial market manipulation where a broker or trader exploits advance knowledge of a large pending client order to place their own trade first, thereby profiting from the subsequent price movement.
• frontstall

  nounVery Low (Archaic/Rare/Technical)
  /ˈfrʌnt.stɔːl/A stall or section at the front of something, often a market stall positioned at a prominent forward location.
• frosh

  nounC1
  /frɒʃ/A first-year student at a university or college.
• frost

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /frɒst/A thin, white layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.
• frost boil

  nounLow
  /frɒst bɔɪl/A mound or swelling of soil caused by freezing and thawing cycles, often found in permafrost regions.
• frost flowers

  plural-nounC1
  /frɒst ˈflaʊəz/Delicate ice crystals that form on plant stems or other surfaces in freezing conditions, resembling flowers.
• frost grape

  nounLow
  /frɒst ɡreɪp/A North American grape species (Vitis vulpina) known for its tolerance to frost and production of small, tart grapes.
• frost heave

  nounLow
  /ˈfrɒst ˌhiːv/The upward swelling of soil or pavement during freezing conditions, caused by the formation of ice lenses in the ground beneath.
• frost hollow

  nounC2
  /ˈfrɒst ˌhɒləʊ/A localized topographic depression, such as a valley or basin, where cold air pools on clear, calm nights, leading to significantly lower temperatures than the surrounding areas and frequent frost.
• frost line

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈfrɒst ˌlaɪn/The depth below the Earth's surface where the ground is expected to freeze in winter.
• frost point

  nounLow
  /ˈfrɒst ˌpɔɪnt/The temperature at which the air becomes saturated with respect to ice, causing frost to form directly.
• frost smoke

  nounC2
  /frɒst sməʊk/A thick fog-like phenomenon occurring when very cold air passes over relatively warmer water, causing rapid condensation; also known as sea smoke.
• frost stud

  nounLow
  /ˈfrɒst ˌstʌd/A small metal or ceramic protrusion embedded in a tyre or boot sole to provide grip on icy or frosty surfaces.
• frostbelt

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈfrɒst.bɛlt/A region characterized by long, cold winters with significant frost and snowfall.
• frostbite

  nounverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈfrɒstbaɪt/Injury to body tissues, especially of the extremities such as fingers, toes, or nose, caused by exposure to extreme cold.

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