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

To prepare frosting, place butter, cocoa, and salt in a large bowl. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

But it’s layered with a thick and sugary frosting of adoration. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025

The filling, as well as the sprinkles and the frosting, will remain the same. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025

The Caramel Pecan Topped Bon has layers of decadent caramel frosting and crunchy pecans on top of the Classic Roll, while the Caramel Pecan Center of the Roll hides the festive flavor inside. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025

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