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top·ping | \ ˈtä-piŋ 
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\Definition of topping
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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 Each night the family lights another candle, eats more latkes (made with various ingredients and toppings), and the grandmother and girl each open a gift.
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Washington Post, "10 great holiday-season books to enjoy with your little ones," 2 Dec. 2019 Rocket’s uses mostly well-done quarter-pound patties on puffy sourdough buns as the standard template to the 13-burger menu, but everything else varies between the condiments and toppings.
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Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "52 Weeks of Burgers: Rocket’s Feed in Schertz," 29 Nov. 2019 Potatoes are essentially a blank canvas so play them up with extra virgin olive oil, herbs and other healthful seasonings and toppings.
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NBC News, "5 seemingly unhealthy foods that are actually good for you," 26 Nov. 2019 Peanut butter pie Mama P's Bakery & Cafe, 3990 Georgetown Road, 317-290-8090, mamapbakery.com
Give Mama P's at least two days of notice for the west-side bakery's version of peanut butter pie, done Southern-style with meringue topping.
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Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "A dozen of the best Thanksgiving pies you can buy around Indianapolis," 18 Nov. 2019 Caramel Brulee Latte Another selection that can’t be made dairy-free, a tall standard Caramel Brulee Latte is made with 2% milk, a shot of espresso, caramel brulee sauce, whipped cream, and caramel brulee topping.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "Starbucks Holiday Drinks: Which Is the Healthiest?," 13 Nov. 2019 Poke Man added poké to Blue Back Square’s diverse dining landscape last fall, offering a wide selection of proteins and toppings for a base of rice or lettuce, or a sushi burrito construction.
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Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "10 places to find delicious, Instagrammable poké bowls in Connecticut," 12 Nov. 2019 Mix and match spare glasses to spread optional toppings down the table.
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Sara Rodrigues And Robert Rufino, House Beautiful, "3 Instagram-Worthy Table Settings That Are So Perfect for the Holidays," 8 Nov. 2019 This bumps heads with an excellent rethinking of chilaquiles roja, an egg dish served on a flat corn crisp with cotija, corn salsa and scallion cream, among compelling savory toppings.
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Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, "Getting grand at San Diego’s U.S. Grant," 31 Oct. 2019
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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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