ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Frosting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Frosting is a noun meaning (US) Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods.

Meaning

(US) Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods.

More Meanings

  1. A layer of frost.
  2. The theft of a car while it is left unattended, especially when its engine is left running in the winter to defrost the car.
  3. present participle and gerund of frost

Example Sentences

“[…] Cities aren’t like frosted cake — and, anyhow, even the cake didn’t keep very well. I tried it, and it dried up, ’specially the frosting. I reckon the time to take frosting and good times is while they are going; so I want to see all I can now while I’m here.”

Word Forms

Synonyms for frosting

Depending on context, synonyms include glazing, ice, icing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include icing, ice, buttercream, fudge, cream, fondant.

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