Synonyms for

Icing

Verb / ˈaɪsɪŋ / Another word for icing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Icing is a sweet, sugary mixture used as a topping or filling on cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.

Synonyms & similar words

icingthepuck frosting frost ice frosting glaze topping coating buttercream ganache marzipan caramel sprinkles jimmies nonpareils confetti

Synonyms by register

Formal

frosting glaze coating covering

Informal

frosting topping sweet stuff

Literary

sheen mantle veil

Antonyms

base foundation underlayer filling cake bread

Common collocations

  • cake icing
  • icing sugar
  • icing on the cake
  • royal icing
  • buttercream icing
  • icing dispenser
  • icing bag

Word family

noun icing
verb ice

Usage note

While 'frosting' is often used interchangeably, 'icing' typically refers to a thinner, glossier coating, whereas 'frosting' is usually thicker and fluffier. 'Icing on the cake' is a common idiom.

Example sentences

  1. I put icing on my cupcakes.
  2. The cake was covered in colorful icing.
  3. I love the taste of buttercream icing.
  4. My mom made a cake with chocolate ganache icing.
  5. I added some sprinkles to the icing on my cookies.

Quotes

  • 'Cake is happiness! If you know the way of the cake, you know the way of happiness! If you have a cake in front of you, you should not look any further for joy!' - C. JoyBell C.
  • 'All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.' - George Harrison
  • 'I think baking cookies is equal to Queen Victoria running an empire. There's no difference in how seriously you take the job, how seriously you approach your whole life.' - Martha Stewart

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