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.
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Once cooled, the cookies get sandwiched with a dreamy maple-cream cheese frosting that’s smooth, not too sweet, and rich enough to hold its own. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025 The yellow cake with chocolate ganache, Oreo filling and chocolate frosting even had chocolate sprinkles as a nod to its edible picture of Prieto eating ice cream. Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025 These treats feature crispy churros filled with birthday cake frosting and topped with pink confetti sprinkles, Taco Bell said in a news release. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 Here’s a recipe for the ultimate carrot cake with orange cream cheese frosting. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frosting

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 23 May. 2025.

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frosting

noun
frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
2
: a dull finish on metal or glass

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