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

This will help the frosting to stay in place on a layer cake. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Add the second cake layer flat-side up, and spread more frosting along the sides, then across the top. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

The Frosting About 12 cups of our rich and creamy cream cheese frosting are needed for the cake. — Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for frosting

• costing
• defrosting
• exhausting

Kids Definition

frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

: icing entry 1 sense 1

2

: a dull finish on metal or glass