frosting

1 of 2

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
Synonyms of frostingnext
1
a
: icing
b
: trimming, ornamentation
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 entry 1

frosting

2 of 2

present participle of frost entry 2

Examples of frosting in a Sentence

Noun We put frosting on the cupcakes.
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They’re often made in a square or round pan and are topped with a simple frosting or glaze—no meringue buttercream here. — Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 The first items included Dolly Parton's Southern Style Coconut Flavored Cake and Southern Style Banana Flavored Cake mixes, along with Creamy Buttercream and Chocolate Buttercream frostings. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Top with your favorite frosting—we’re partial to cream cheese or buttercream icing. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 The colorful display doesn’t stop on the inside—homemade frosting is layered with a rainbow of sprinkles. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of frosting was in 1750

Rhymes for frosting

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frostiness
frosting
frostless
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frosting

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

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