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topping

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɑpɪŋ// UK //tˈɒpɪŋ// top·ping Archaic Informal

n. food added to the top of a dish, such as cheese on pizza or cream on coffee.

n. an ingredient placed on the surface of a food item to add flavor or texture.


SIMPLE

I like extra cheese as a topping.

CONTEXTUAL

The menu lets you choose your own toppings for the salad.

COMPLEX

The chef arranged the fresh herbs and edible flowers as an artistic topping on the dessert.

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