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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Red Velvet Cheesecake Delight, a slice of red velvet cake layered with creamy cheesecake in the center and topped with cream cheese frosting ( $7.99, or whole cake for $35.99). Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024 The upcoming special deliveries are geared toward the holidays, offering cake mix, frosting, cornbread and a frozen turkey, alongside fresh produce and shelf stable items. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024 Not only are the cake layers wonderfully tender, the rich and fudgy frosting is scrape-the-plate good. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024 The frosting on this cake is Sony's XR processing which provides crystalline detail for a remarkably immersive image. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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frosting

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