top·ping | \ ˈtä-piŋ 
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\Definition of topping
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
topping
adjectiveDefinition of topping (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for topping
Synonyms: Adjective
- A-OK,
- A1,
- awesome,
- bang-up,
- banner,
- beautiful,
- blue-chip,
- blue-ribbon,
- boffo,
- bonny
- (also bonnie)
- [chiefly British],
- boss
- [slang],
- brag,
- brave,
- bully,
- bumper,
- capital,
- choice,
- classic,
- cool
- [slang],
- corking,
- crackerjack,
- cracking,
- dandy,
- divine,
- dope
- [slang],
- down
- [slang],
- dynamite,
- excellent,
- fab,
- fabulous,
- famous,
- fantabulous
- [slang],
- fantastic,
- fine,
- first-class,
- first-rate,
- first-string,
- five-star,
- four-star,
- frontline,
- gangbusters
- (also gangbuster),
- gilt-edged
- (or gilt-edge),
- gone
- [slang],
- grand,
- great,
- groovy,
- heavenly,
- high-class,
- hot,
- hype
- [slang],
- immense,
- jim-dandy,
- keen,
- lovely,
- marvelous
- (or marvellous),
- mean,
- neat,
- nifty,
- noble,
- number one
- (also No. 1),
- numero uno,
- out-of-sight
- [slang],
- par excellence,
- peachy,
- peachy keen,
- phat
- [slang],
- prime,
- primo
- [slang],
- prize,
- prizewinning,
- quality,
- radical
- [slang],
- righteous
- [slang],
- sensational,
- slick,
- splendid,
- stellar,
- sterling,
- superb,
- superior,
- superlative,
- supernal,
- swell,
- terrific,
- tip-top,
- top,
- top-notch,
- top-of-the-line,
- top-shelf,
- topflight,
- unsurpassed,
- wizard
- [chiefly British],
- wonderful
Antonyms: Adjective
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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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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The temperature essentially will be static all day, with the high topping out in the low 40s.
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oregonlive, "Portland metro Friday weather: Rain and gusts, high in low 40s on Christmas Day," 25 Dec. 2020 The final result is a pizza with a juicy and slightly slippery topping that is supported by the thick cushion of pliant crust.
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Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Mapo tofu on pizza? How a new S.F. restaurant makes Detroit-style pies with the classic Sichuan dish," 14 Dec. 2020 To-go meals ($72 for four people) include all items from the dine-in Thanksgiving plate, plus cauliflower gratin with herbed panko topping.
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Audrey Eads, Dallas News, "40-plus North Texas restaurants offering Thanksgiving dishes and desserts to-go," 12 Nov. 2020 For example, his meatball recipe is repurposed into a pho bowl, a French bread pizza topping, a banh mi sandwich and a Greek salad ingredient.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "New openings, closures and a cookbook on San Diego’s restaurant scene," 24 Nov. 2020 Let the packets sit four minutes, then carefully open and add the topping.
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ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Mix and Match Seafood Packets," 20 Nov. 2020 Beyond says customers will be served its rendition as a ramen topping, and in dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs, spicy bolognaise, and biscuits and gravy.
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Michelle Toh, CNN, "Beyond Meat launches plant-based minced pork in China," 18 Nov. 2020 Reserve about 3/4 cup cheese mixture for the topping.
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Washington Post, "Patti LaBelle’s macaroni and cheese recipe will take you over the rainbow," 13 Nov. 2020 For the potato topping, boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water for 15–20 minutes or until soft in the center and then drain.
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Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, "Humble Pie Gets Spicy Makeover With British-Indian Recipe," 26 Sep. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Some of the dishes on the menu include: House nachos with various topping options (starts at $12).
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Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, "The team behind Ocotillo opened a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. Here's what to expect," 20 Oct. 2020 Thankfully, the playful topping choices focus most on enjoyment.
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Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, "The 25 best pizzas in Chicago — from scrappy newcomers to beloved classics," 7 Oct. 2020 Although spinach tends to be the bed for the topping, green beans sometimes provide a surface.
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Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, "A Reassuring Approach to Cooking, Three Ingredients at a Time," 28 Sep. 2020 Zero Below has a load of topping options as well as curated favorites.
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cleveland, "Northeast Ohio’s best ice cream stands in seven counties: Yelp/cleveland.com rankings," 19 Aug. 2020
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topping
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of topping
: a food that is added to the top of another food
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