refrozen
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈfroʊzən/
KK: /rɪˈfroʊzən/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been frozen again after previously thawing.
Example
The refrozen leftovers were still safe to eat after being reheated.
Conversation
I can't believe I left the ice cream out too long and had to put it back in the freezer.
Oh no! Is it still good after being refrozen?
I think it should be fine, but the texture might be a bit different now.
Yeah, refrozen ice cream can be kind of icy, but at least it's still edible!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frozen
chilled
iced
Antonyms
thawed
melted
warm
verb
Definition
To freeze something again after it has already been frozen and then thawed.
Example
After the ice cream melted, I decided to refrozen it so I could enjoy it later.
Tense Forms
Past: refroze
Past Participle: refrozen
Conversation
Did you notice that the ice cream melted in the sun?
Yeah, I saw that! Did you manage to get it refrozen?
Not yet, I just put it in the freezer now.
Root Explanation
Refrozen → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "frozen" (from Old English "freosan", meaning to freeze). The word "refrozen" means to freeze something again after it has already been frozen.
Memory Tip
Think of something being frozen 'again' ('re-') after it has already been frozen — that's what refrozen means.
Visually Confused Words
frozen