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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Dress these up with your favorite frosting and decorations. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025 Try adding your favorite chocolate frosting for a classic dessert. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025 The region in France is also struggling with extreme weather events, including high heat and early frosting, which has resulted in wine growers in 2021 seeing their smallest harvest since 1957. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025 The caption of the video spills all the secret ingredients: topped with cream cheese frosting and filled with chili crisp, pickled jalapeño, creme fraiche, and lap cheong (or Chinese sausage). Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 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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