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

Example Sentences

We put frosting on the cupcakes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cake If there happens to ever be any leftover cake—coffee cake, birthday cake, cupcakes, everyday cake, et cetera—it does perfectly well being frozen, frosting and all. —Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 1 Mar. 2023

If your buttercream frosting appears too soft or even broken, refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, and beat again. —Torie Cox, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023

The best use for this, in my imagination, is as cupcake frosting but there isn’t enough in the baby container to do that. —Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 22 Feb. 2023

Here, a simple chocolate thumbprint cookie is topped with a maraschino cherry and thick chocolate frosting. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023

Myrickwilcox suggests ordering cupcakes from your favorite bakery, but ask for the frosting on the side, so your kids can decorate the cupcakes at home. —Christina Sturdivant Sani, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023

Add the remaining sugar and beat the frosting until light and fluffy, adding more milk as necessary. —Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Nov. 2022

Tangy goat cheese in the frosting and a hint of cocoa and pepper in the cake add a depth and sophistication to this carrot cake. —Sunset Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022

In place of frosting and sugar, ET had a birthday cake made of ice and fish. —Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023

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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