frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
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 Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 The cake in the post is a sheet cake decorated with white frosting and Honolulu blue and gray frosting decorations and football decorations. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024 Top with second and third cake layers, repeating procedure with filling and frosting between each layer. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 The pair also opted for a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting — Sigall’s favorite dessert. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 The 9x13 dessert is topped with a cocoa and mascarpone frosting, adding even more tanginess to every bite. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024 Or leave the cake in a single layer, and top with frosting, for easier, but no less tasty, presentation. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and 6 tablespoons of the sugar with a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 To prepare the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, salt and vanilla until light and fluffy. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of frosting was in 1750

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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

frosting

noun
frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
2
: a dull finish on metal or glass
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