frosting
Translation
icing
Examples
The cake has chocolate frosting.
The cake has chocolate icing.
She spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
She spread the icing on the cupcakes.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a sweet mixture for covering cakes (icing) The cake needs more icing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: icing, glaze
Etymology
From 'frost' + '-ing'. The sugary coating looks like a layer of frost on a cake. Note: In British English, 'icing' is more common.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cake so cold it has a sweet, edible layer of 'frost' on it.