# frost vs frown

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### frost
*noun · IPA /fɹɒst/ · frequency rank #7,693*
A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

### frown
*noun · IPA /fɹaʊn/ · frequency rank #20,641*
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/frost-vs-frown