SINCE 1828
icing
noun (1)
ic·ing
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Definition of icing
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
noun (2)Definition of icing (Entry 2 of 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
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The first known use of icing was circa 1740
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icing
noun
ic·ing
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Kids Definition of icing
: a sweet coating for baked goods (as cakes)
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