frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ How to pronounce frosting (audio)
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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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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

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 21 May. 2026.

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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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