topping

noun top·ping \ ˈtä-piŋ \

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

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

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That means more espresso drinks and light food, including a toast bar with toppings like avocado or The Good Stuff jam, when the establishment opens in June or July.

— benjy egel, sacbee, "Chocolate Fish Coffee to serve beer, food at Land Park location this summer | The Sacramento Bee," 16 Apr. 2018
The dough is served by the scoop with optional toppings and tiny cups of milk to balance the indulgence.

— baltimoresun.com, "Best of Baltimore 2018: Dining & nightlife," 11 Apr. 2018
The store serves 75 kinds of cold or hot cereals along with 25 different toppings and 10 types of milk and more than 200 old school candies by the piece.

— bob bong, Daily Southtown, "Comings & Goings: Country Squire teams with U-Haul in Chicago Heights," 10 Apr. 2018
In addition to the salads, the luncheon includes bread rolls, baked potatoes with toppings and beverages as well as a selection of desserts.

— linda mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Women's Club plans fashion show," 30 Mar. 2018
Think baseball stands serving up traditional fare - with decadent toppings.

— nikki delamotte, cleveland.com, "Cleveland's top pastry chefs: Annabella Michele Andricks of The Black Pig and On the Rise," 21 Mar. 2018
Here, the batter is barely sweetened and flavored, with optional toppings that work for breakfast and dessert.

— bonnie s. benwick, charlotteobserver, "These big puffy pancakes are as easy as they are spectacular | Charlotte Observer," 13 Mar. 2018
For a few more bucks, fry aficionados can have them Supreme or Bell Grande, both with additional toppings.

— natalie dreier, ajc, "Taco Bell rings in new year with new fries," 4 Jan. 2018
Options include a bacon cheeseburger with choice of cheese and toppings, a chili cheese hot dog, buffalo chicken fries and a root beer float.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "New restaurants in Phoenix in March: 37 openings in a month may set a record," 2 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of topping

14th century

topping

adjective

Definition of topping

1 : highest in rank or eminence

2 New England : proud, arrogant

3 chiefly British : excellent

Examples of topping in a Sentence

I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.

First Known Use of topping

circa 1685

TOPPING Defined for English Language Learners

topping

noun

Definition of topping for English Language Learners

: a food that is added to the top of another food

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