1
: something that forms a top
especially
: a garnish (such as a sauce, bread crumbs, or whipped cream) placed on top of a food for flavor or decoration
2
: the action of one that tops
3
: something removed by topping
Synonyms of topping
Examples of topping in a Sentence
Noun
What toppings do you want on the pizza?
an ice-cream sundae with whipped-cream topping
Adjective
I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Customize your own with a selection of your favorite toppings, including holiday cheer sprinkles, chocolate morsels, and a peppermint candy stick to bring it all together.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Fans were abuzz last year with the secret menu item, specifically ordering a version of the drink by asking for particular additions of cold foam, syrups and toppings.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Customize your own with a selection of your favorite toppings, including holiday cheer sprinkles, chocolate morsels, and a peppermint candy stick to bring it all together.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Get The Recipe 13 of 25 Sheet Pan Squash Casserole
This riff on the classic casserole uses a sheet pan to maximize surface area, meaning more crunchy topping and less soupy filling.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topping. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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