frosting
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for frosting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sweet, often creamy coating spread over cakes and baked goods.
How to use frosting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cream cheese frosting
spread the frosting
Etymology
From "frost" plus "-ing" — the coating resembles a layer of frost.
Full origin of frosting →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.