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frosting

|frost-ing|

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/ˈfrɔːstɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈfrɒstɪŋ/

(frost)

thin ice layer

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
frost	frosts	frosts	frosted	frosted	frosting	frosted

Etymology

Etymology Information

'frosting' originates from the word 'frost', which comes from Old English 'forst', meaning 'frozen moisture'.

Historical Evolution

'forst' transformed into the Middle English word 'frost', and eventually became the modern English word 'frosting' as a noun for cake decoration.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'frozen moisture', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sweet cake topping'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sweet, creamy spread used to coat or fill cakes, made from sugar, butter, and flavorings.

She spread a thick layer of frosting on the cake.

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Noun 2

a light covering of frost.

The grass was covered with a light frosting in the morning.

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Last updated: 2025/02/27 19:11