noun
thawing
THAW-ihng
Thawing (noun) means the process of something melting or becoming less frozen. Example: “Thawing the turkey properly takes at least a day in the fridge.”
noun
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The process of something melting or becoming less frozen.
"Thawing the turkey properly takes at least a day in the fridge."
How to use thawing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of melting or warming up after being frozen.
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Word forms
- Plural
- thawings
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_____ the turkey properly takes at least a day in the fridge.
Etymology
Formed from thaw and -ing.
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Rhymes for thawing
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What does “thawing” mean?
The word “thawing” means the process of something melting or becoming less frozen. In plain terms, the process of melting or warming up after being frozen.
How do you pronounce “thawing”?
“Thawing” is pronounced THAW-ihng (/ˈθɔ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thawing” in a sentence?
Here is “thawing” used in a sentence: “Thawing the turkey properly takes at least a day in the fridge.”
What part of speech is “thawing”?
“Thawing” is a noun.
