noun

frosting

FROST-ihng

Frosting (noun) means a sweet, often creamy coating spread over cakes and baked goods. Example: “The birthday cake had thick chocolate frosting.”

noun

A sweet, often creamy coating spread over cakes and baked goods.

"The birthday cake had thick chocolate frosting."

How to Use Frosting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sweet icing-like topping on cakes and cupcakes.

UK vs US

American English says "frosting"; British English usually says "icing".

Common pairings

cream cheese frosting spread the frosting

Word Forms

frostings plural

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Etymology

From "frost" plus "-ing" — the coating resembles a layer of frost.

Synonyms

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icing glaze topping

Related Words

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Rhymes for frosting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “frosting” mean?

The word “frosting” means a sweet, often creamy coating spread over cakes and baked goods. In plain terms, the sweet icing-like topping on cakes and cupcakes.

How do you pronounce “frosting”?

“Frosting” is pronounced FROST-ihng (/ˈfɹɔst.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “frosting” in a sentence?

Here is “frosting” used in a sentence: “The birthday cake had thick chocolate frosting.”

What part of speech is “frosting”?

“Frosting” is a noun.

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