frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
2
: lusterless finish of metal or glass : mat
also : a white finish produced on glass (as by etching)
3
: the lightening (as by chemicals) of small strands of hair throughout the entire head to produce a two-tone effect compare streaking

Examples of frosting in a Sentence

We put frosting on the cupcakes.
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The carrot cake, which Fancher bakes from scratch each week, is served chilled with a caramel cream cheese frosting. Sidney Steele, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 The four-layer cake was fluffy yet dense, with rich buttercream frosting that highlighted the slightly salty caramel. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 Especially with a rich, chocolate-buttermilk frosting on top. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the frosting and sour cream until smooth. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frosting 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of frosting was in 1750

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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

frosting

noun
frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
2
: a dull finish on metal or glass
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