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icing

[ˈaɪsɪŋ]

icing Definition

a mixture of sugar with liquid or butter, typically flavored and colored, and used as a coating for cakes or cookies.

Using icing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "icing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cake was decorated with pink icing and sprinkles.

  • Example

    She spread the icing on the cupcakes with a knife.

  • Example

    The bakery offers a variety of icings for their cakes.

icing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for icing

Phrases with icing

  • a type of icing made from egg whites and powdered sugar, commonly used for decorating cakes and cookies

    Example

    She used royal icing to create intricate designs on the wedding cake.

  • buttercream icing

    a type of icing made from butter, powdered sugar, and milk or cream, commonly used for frosting cakes and cupcakes

    Example

    The bakery's buttercream icing is a customer favorite.

  • a type of icing made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter, commonly used for frosting carrot cake and red velvet cake

    Example

    She made a batch of cream cheese icing for her sister's birthday cake.

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Summary: icing in Brief

The term 'icing' [ˈaɪsɪŋ] refers to a mixture of sugar with liquid or butter, often flavored and colored, that is used to coat cakes or cookies. It includes types like 'royal icing,' made from egg whites and powdered sugar, and 'buttercream icing,' made from butter, powdered sugar, and milk or cream. 'Icing' is also known as 'frosting' or 'glaze.'