Synonyms for
Topping
Definition
a layer of food placed on top of another food item, typically as a garnish or decoration
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- pizza topping
- ice cream topping
- cake topping
- topping up
- topping off
- delicious topping
- sweet topping
Word family
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
- I want to add some sprinkles as a topping on my ice cream.
- He put sour cream as a topping on his baked potato.
- The chef is adding some chopped nuts as a topping on the cake.
- She loves to put hot sauce as a topping on her eggs.
- 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