Frosting: meaning, definitions and examples

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frosting

 

[ หˆfrษ”หstษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cake decoration

Frosting refers to a sweet and creamy mixture used to cover or decorate cakes and pastries. It is typically made from ingredients like powdered sugar, butter, and flavorings. Frosting can come in different colors and consistencies, adding both visual appeal and flavor to baked goods.

Synonyms

glaze, icing, topping

Examples of usage

  • The baker spread a thick layer of frosting on the birthday cake.
  • She piped delicate swirls of frosting onto the cupcakes.
  • The frosting on the cupcakes was so delicious that everyone wanted seconds.
Context #2 | Noun

weather

In meteorology, frosting refers to the formation of ice crystals on a surface when the temperature drops below freezing. Frosting can occur on windows, plants, or the ground, creating a beautiful but chilly winter landscape.

Synonyms

hoarfrost, ice crystals, rime

Examples of usage

  • The overnight frost left a delicate frosting on the tree branches.
  • The car windshield was covered in a thin layer of frost.
  • The garden was sparkling with frost after a cold night.

Translations

Translations of the word "frosting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น glacรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zuckerguss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapisan gula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะทัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lukier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒญใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glaรงage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glaseado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buzlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœ์ŠคํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู…ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poleva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poleva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณ–้œœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glazura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glassรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐะทัƒั€ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒฅแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glaseado

Etymology

The word 'frosting' originated from the Middle English 'frost,' which referred to the act of freezing or the formation of frost. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote the sweet cake decoration that we know today. The use of frosting in baking and pastry decoration has a long history, with various recipes and techniques developed over the centuries to achieve different textures and finishes.

See also: defrost, frost, frostiness, frosty, hoarfrost.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,922, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.