frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

a

: icing

b

: trimming, ornamentation

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Finish frosting cake: Spread a very thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake (crumb coat). —Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024

Repeat with the rest of the cookies, place in the refrigerator, and let rest for 20 minutes, until the frosting is set. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

: icing entry 1 sense 1

2

: a dull finish on metal or glass