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Topping

Verb / ˈtɑ:pɪŋ / Another word for topping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a layer of food placed on top of another food item, typically as a garnish or decoration

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Common collocations

  • pizza topping
  • ice cream topping
  • cake topping
  • topping up
  • topping off
  • delicious topping
  • sweet topping

Word family

noun topping
verb top
adjective topmost

Usage note

As a noun, 'topping' refers to something placed on top of another, especially food. As a verb, 'to top up' means to refill or replenish.

Example sentences

  1. I want to add some sprinkles as a topping on my ice cream.
  2. He put sour cream as a topping on his baked potato.
  3. The chef is adding some chopped nuts as a topping on the cake.
  4. She loves to put hot sauce as a topping on her eggs.
  5. The final topping on the salad was a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Quotes

  • Life is short, but there is always time for a good pie and a cup of coffee. And people to share it with. And what better topping to a good pie than a good dollop of whipped cream? - Laurie Colwin
  • I love pizza; I want to marry it, but it would just be to eat her family at the wedding. - Mike Birbiglia
  • I'm a total chocolate lover, so I'm always in search of the perfect chocolate chip cookie. But it's hard to resist a good cupcake. I'm known to have a sweet tooth, so I'm always in the dessert section of the cafeteria. - Heather Morris

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