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Noun — A sweet coating, usually made from sugar and often butter or egg white, spread or piped onto cakes and other baked goods.

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Etymology

Formed from the verb "ice" (to cover with a sugar glaze) plus "-ing".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “icing” mean?

The word “icing” means a sweet coating, usually made from sugar and often butter or egg white, spread or piped onto cakes and other baked goods. In plain terms, most often the sweet sugary topping on cakes; in hockey it's a specific rule violation.

How do you pronounce “icing”?

“Icing” is pronounced EYE-sihng (/ˈaɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “icing” in a sentence?

Here is “icing” used in a sentence: “She piped pink icing around the edge of the birthday cake.”

What part of speech is “icing”?

“Icing” is a noun.

Is “icing” a common word?

“Icing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “icing” have?

“Icing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sweet coating, usually made from sugar and often butter or egg white, spread or piped onto cakes and other baked goods.

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