# frosting

/ˈfɹɔstɪŋ/ (US) · /fɹˈɒstɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/frosting
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a sweet, creamy mixture used to cover or decorate cakes and cookies.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific types or varieties.

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