noun
frosting
FROST-ihng
noun
1
A sweet, often creamy coating spread over cakes and baked goods.
"The birthday cake had thick chocolate frosting."
How to Use Frosting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sweet icing-like topping on cakes and cupcakes.
UK vs US
American English says "frosting"; British English usually says "icing".
Common pairings
cream cheese frosting
spread the frosting
Word Forms
frostings plural
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Etymology
From "frost" plus "-ing" — the coating resembles a layer of frost.