icing
4 synonyms for icing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sweet coating, usually made from sugar and often butter or egg white, spread or piped onto cakes and other baked goods.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
frosting
icing the puck
How to use icing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
icing on the cake
cream cheese icing
call icing
Etymology
Formed from the verb "ice" (to cover with a sugar glaze) plus "-ing".
Full origin of icing →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.
