frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

a

: icing

b

: trimming, ornamentation

2

: lusterless finish of metal or glass : mat

also : a white finish produced on glass (as by etching)

3

: the lightening (as by chemicals) of small strands of hair throughout the entire head to produce a two-tone effect compare streaking

Examples of frosting in a Sentence

We put frosting on the cupcakes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Portillo’s Chocolate Strawberry Shake, a fan favorite, blends the richness of Portillo’s chocolate frosting with the sweet, fruity flavor of strawberries – and can also be made into a famous Portillo’s Cake Shake. —Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025

And of course, the cream cheese frosting is homemade too. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025

In the end, all that frosting was for naught, as the cake slipped from RihRih’s hands at the end and another romantic gesture bit the dust. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025

Joe Jonas, 35, wrote over a photo announcement shared to his Instagram Stories — showing off the buttery cookie topped with creamy caramel frosting, melted caramel drizzle and Rob’s Backstage Caramel Popcorn. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

frosting

noun

frost·​ing ˈfrȯ-stiŋ 

1

: icing entry 1 sense 1

2

: a dull finish on metal or glass