How to Use topping in a Sentence

topping

1 of 2 noun
  • What toppings do you want on the pizza?
  • More is more with this salad so go to town with the toppings.
    Sunset Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Eat it right out of the bag with spoons, or scoop it into bowls and serve with toppings.
    Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
  • It was offered as a topping at the waffle station on the ship in the form of curled cones of cheese.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The toppings and crust were crispy and the cheese was melted to perfection.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The sweet bread roll is airy but sturdy, while the seashell-like topping has a little crunch to it.
    Serena Maria Daniels, CNN, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The desserts are decked out with dark and milk chocolate toppings and fillings.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • For a crunchy and cool topping for steak, hot dogs or a slice of bread, look no further than this slaw.
    Jess Eng, Washington Post, 6 July 2022
  • All cooks have to do is add a protein of their choice and toppings (like lettuce and tomato) for both of the meal kits.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • But the bird-seed topping pulls it together year round.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2023
  • And the sandwiches can be made with bread, wrap or have its topping placed on a bed of lettuce.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 5 July 2022
  • Leave some extra-big pecan pieces to create a chunky texture in the topping.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • All that’s left to do is spoon on the simple berry sauce and add any toppings before serving.
    Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The vibrant dish gets a swirl of yogurt, maple syrup, and half-and-half and a topping of crunchy pistachios.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • While the chocolate is still hot, add your favorite toppings.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Enjoy them on their own or use them as a topping for stir-fries, soups and salads too!
    Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Toward the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 325 degrees and make the honey-almond topping.
    Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2022
  • Let mom mix up her perfect cup with a trio of classic tea toppings.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Bake for one hour or until the middle of the cake is cooked through and bubbling and the crumble topping is golden.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022
  • Fruit salsa to scoop up with chips or use as a topping for tacos, fish entrées, or poke bowls.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The almond topping should be sizzling and mottled with brown.
    Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2022
  • Next door is Perry’s Joint, a sandwich shop known for piling the toppings tall.
    Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Heat the sugar in a heavy 8-inch skillet over medium heat for the caramelized sugar topping.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The toppings can be made ahead as well, the nuts can be toasted, and the sage leaves fried and kept at room temperature for two days.
    Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The dessert list is simple: three flavors of soft serve ice cream and a multitude of toppings.
    David Nash, Town & Country, 13 July 2023
  • Place each bagel on the prepared baking sheet, brushing with the egg and desired toppings.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Michelle Nicol bought a sundae with vanilla ice cream and a peanut-butter topping.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Craft Creamery is all about the ice cream — meaning there are no toppings, sauces or sundaes.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
    USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The 28-piece set has several ice cream flavors, toppings, cones, a reusable menu, and more.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 24 Mar. 2024
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topping

2 of 2 adjective
  • I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
  • Although spinach tends to be the bed for the topping, green beans sometimes provide a surface.
    Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Some of the dishes on the menu include: House nachos with various topping options (starts at $12).
    Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Keep in mind that not every boba shop is the same — the number of drink/topping options at each place varies, but most will have options at least similar to these.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 14 July 2021
  • Zero Below has a load of topping options as well as curated favorites.
    cleveland, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Thankfully, the playful topping choices focus most on enjoyment.
    Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020
  • I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
  • Although spinach tends to be the bed for the topping, green beans sometimes provide a surface.
    Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Some of the dishes on the menu include: House nachos with various topping options (starts at $12).
    Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Keep in mind that not every boba shop is the same — the number of drink/topping options at each place varies, but most will have options at least similar to these.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 14 July 2021
  • Zero Below has a load of topping options as well as curated favorites.
    cleveland, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Thankfully, the playful topping choices focus most on enjoyment.
    Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020

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