1
: something that forms a top
especially
: a garnish (such as a sauce, bread crumbs, or whipped cream) placed on top of a food for flavor or decoration
2
: the action of one that tops
3
: something removed by topping
Synonyms of topping
Examples of topping in a Sentence
Noun
What toppings do you want on the pizza?
an ice-cream sundae with whipped-cream topping
Adjective
I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
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Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Burger King has also upgraded its beverage options, starting with a Frozen Cotton Candy drink with an optional foam topping that debuted in 2024 and returned last summer.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
They can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and used as a topping, side, smoothie ingredient, or dessert.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Burger King has also upgraded its beverage options, starting with a Frozen Cotton Candy drink with an optional foam topping that debuted in 2024 and returned last summer.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This Mass Ave restaurant offers a weekend brunch with high-end dishes like multi-topping pancake or bagel boards ($22), three-egg omelets ($14 to $15) and salads ($12 to $15), plus upscale renditions of other familiar breakfast staples.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
They can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and used as a topping, side, smoothie ingredient, or dessert.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for topping
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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