Word
frosting
Phoneticsfrost·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹɔstɪŋ/
UK/fɹˈɒstɪŋ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a sweet, creamy mixture used to cover or decorate cakes and cookies.
n. a sweet glaze or topping, typically made of sugar, butter, and liquid, used to coat or decorate baked goods.
Examples
“She spread chocolate frosting over the birthday cake.”
“The bakery is famous for its cupcakes, which are topped with a thick swirl of vanilla frosting.”
“While a simple glaze provides a light sweetness, a dense buttercream frosting allows for more intricate decorative piping and a richer mouthfeel.”
Examples
simple
“She spread chocolate frosting over the birthday cake.”
contextual
“The bakery is famous for its cupcakes, which are topped with a thick swirl of vanilla frosting.”
complex
“While a simple glaze provides a light sweetness, a dense buttercream frosting allows for more intricate decorative piping and a richer mouthfeel.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific types or varieties.
Etymology
From frost + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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