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
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We put frosting on the cupcakes.
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Another option is to mix matcha powder in your favorite frosting or cheesecake recipe.—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026 Its bold blue coloring also works well for giving pastries and frostings an all-natural blue hue.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 Or prepare the drizzle-style chocolate frosting (see cook’s notes).—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 May 2026 The layers are flavored with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cola, then iced with a Coca-Cola and cream cheese frosting.—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosting