What does frosting mean?
Frosting means (US) Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods..
Frosting
/ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
(US) Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods..
Definitions by Sense
- (US) Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods.
- 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.”
Synonyms for frosting
Antonyms for frosting
Related Words
Word Forms
- frostings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frosting?
Common synonyms include glazing, ice, icing.
What is the opposite of frosting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frosting in a sentence?
“[…] 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.”
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