topping

noun

Definition of topping

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

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Examples of topping in a Sentence

What toppings do you want on the pizza?
an ice-cream sundae with whipped-cream topping

Recent Examples of topping from the Web

Two flour tortillas accompanied this dish, along with plenty of toppings (think beans, guac, and cheese) and the shrimp were well cooked and seasoned with a pleasing mango-chipotle glaze.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "El Mundo's 'controlled chaos' is worth the delicious wait | Review," 30 Aug. 2017
Though some of its pizzas are unconventional, every pizza from Pizzanista! has all natural toppings, fresh homemade sauce, and a crust that’s crispy, chewy, and a little bubbly.

— steffi victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, "Every Pizza at Pizzanista!, Ranked," 23 Aug. 2017
A long list of burger-topping ingredients is standard these days, but unlike some, this burger felt fully integrated with its toppings, all melding together to make an actual dish in which beef predominated.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Review: Bouquet, in Covington, offers local produce in artful ways," 23 Aug. 2017
For the topping: 1 cup pureed fresh peaches 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring 1 (3-ounce) box peach gelatin 3 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

— mary g. pepitone, kansascity, "It’s peach season in Missouri, here’s a dessert recipe for that," 1 Aug. 2017
Bake until the berry juices are bubbly and the topping is nicely browned, about 60-70 minutes.

— carrie dennett, The Seattle Times, "Has your diet become your religion? How to find balance in your food choices," 25 July 2017
The casino also has a Latin Buffet from 4-9 p.m. Sundays for $18 that includes garlic roasted chicken, specialty rice and a black bean bar with toppings.

— nick sortal, miamiherald, "Boca poker player wins World Series bracelet," 5 July 2017
Those anchovies, melted into the crisp bread-crumb-and-cheese topping, provide a sharp contrast to the sweetness of the eggplant.

— david tanis, New York Times, "Eggplant Favorites, Rooted in Sicily," 30 June 2017
Toppings such as fresh bananas, candy pieces and other goodies were neatly placed in small bowls on the tables.

— sue ellen ross, Post-Tribune, "Cool treats kick off summer reading program," 29 June 2017

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