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
- A layer of frost.
- The theft of a car while it is left unattended, especially when its engine is left running in the winter to defrost the car.
- 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
- frostings
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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