icing

1 of 2

noun (1)

ic·​ing ˈī-siŋ 

1

: a sweet flavored usually creamy mixture used to coat baked goods (such as cupcakes)

called also frosting

2

: something that adds to the interest, value, or appeal of an item or event

—often used in the phrase icing on the cake

icing

2 of 2

noun (2)

: an illegal act by an ice hockey player of shooting a puck from within the defensive zone or defensive half of the rink beyond the opponents' goal line but not into the goal

Examples of icing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Writing the show that got Foster her first TV acting nod is just the icing on the cake for López, who grew up idolizing the actress. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2024

Customers can also customize their own made-to-order doughnuts choosing from a wide selection of icings, coatings, toppings and drizzles. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024

The wallet-friendly price tag was just the icing on top. —Shelby Hyde, Essence, 3 July 2024

In addition, the ice cream has a cream cheese icing swirl. —Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1948, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing icing

• anti-icing
• icing on the cake
• icing sugar
• royal icing

Kids Definition

icing

1 of 2 noun

ic·​ing ˈī-siŋ 

1

: a sweet coating for baked goods (as cakes)

called also frosting

2

: something that adds to the interest, value, or appeal of an item or event

—often used in the phrase icing on the cake

icing

2 of 2 noun

: the shooting of a hockey puck the length of the rink and beyond the opponent's goal line