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 The more common sugar paste and fondant frostings remain soft. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 14 July 2024 Spoon your frosting into the cone and gently squeeze downward through the open tip. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 13 July 2024 Rough-edge linens, cakes with ruffled buttercream frosting, and glowing taper candles can also enhance the visual interest of your décor. Orange Orange can be an unexpected addition to a summer wedding color palette. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024 Top with another layer of cake, and top evenly with some frosting. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for frosting 

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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 27 Jul. 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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