Topping: meaning, definitions and examples

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topping

[ ˈtɒpɪŋ ]

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pizza

A layer of food that is added on top of another food, typically a pizza.

Synonyms

addition, extra, ingredient

Examples of usage

I would like extra cheese as a topping on my pizza.
What are your favorite pizza toppings?

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ice cream

A sweet sauce or other food that is put on top of ice cream.

Synonyms

condiment, dressing, sauce

Examples of usage

I prefer hot fudge as a topping on my ice cream.
The cherry on top is the perfect topping for this sundae.

Translations

Translations of the word "topping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobertura

🇮🇳 टॉपिंग

🇩🇪 Belag

🇮🇩 topping

🇺🇦 топінг

🇵🇱 dodatek

🇯🇵 トッピング

🇫🇷 garniture

🇪🇸 cobertura

🇹🇷 sos

🇰🇷 토핑

🇸🇦 تغطية

🇨🇿 poleva

🇸🇰 poleva

🇨🇳 浇头

🇸🇮 preliv

🇮🇸 álegg

🇰🇿 қосымша

🇬🇪 ზედაპირი

🇦🇿 üst

🇲🇽 cobertura

Word origin

The word 'topping' originated from the verb 'top' which comes from the Old English word 'toppian', meaning 'to cover'. Over time, 'topping' evolved to also refer to the food added on top of another dish, such as pizza or ice cream.

See also: atop, top, toper, topic, topmost, topple.