frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

a

: icing

b

: trimming, ornamentation

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Applications like laminates, foils and frostings, are used to create luminescent and innovative fabrics with endless opportunities for customization. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

The classic version is often made with chocolate cake and chocolate frosting. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

The video cuts to a chocolate cake with caramel frosting. —Meghan McCarron, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

: icing entry 1 sense 1

2

: a dull finish on metal or glass