1. injury to body tissue caused by freezing, typically affecting the skin and underlying tissues of exposed areas such as fingers, toes, nose, or ears
Usage: usually plural or uncountable

1. to injure (a person or body part) with frostbite
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'frostbite'

Examples

• Severe frostbites can cause permanent damage to the affected areas.
• Climbers on the mountain risked frostbites on their fingers and toes.
• The extreme cold frostbites exposed skin within minutes.
• He suffered frostbites after being trapped in the blizzard overnight.
• Proper insulation prevents frostbites during winter expeditions.
• The doctor treated multiple cases of frostbites in the emergency room.