frosting
frost·ing
noun \ˈfrȯs-tiŋ\Definition of FROSTING
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
See Examples of FROSTING
- We put frosting on the cupcakes.
First Known Use of FROSTING
1858
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