frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
2
: lusterless finish of metal or glass : mat
also : a white finish produced on glass (as by etching)
3
: the lightening (as by chemicals) of small strands of hair throughout the entire head to produce a two-tone effect compare streaking

Examples of frosting in a Sentence

We put frosting on the cupcakes.
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The strawberry cake is oily-moist, with a treacly sweet frosting. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025 If that weren’t enough, they’re also topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Jenny Matz, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025 The ingredient shines in this impressive layer cake with the coconut sponge and coconut filling, and then finished with a light and airy whipped cream frosting. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 July 2025 Her brilliant smile, whiter even than the creamy frosting of that tiered Chantilly wedding cake. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for frosting

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of frosting was in 1750

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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frosting. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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frosting

noun
frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
1
2
: a dull finish on metal or glass

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