Definition

A sweet mixture made of sugar and other ingredients, used to cover or decorate cakes and cookies.

Example

She spread a thick layer of icing on the chocolate cake.

Conversation

Have you tried the cake from that new bakery downtown?

Not yet, but I heard the icing is amazing!

I had a slice yesterday, and the icing really made it delicious.

I need to go there this weekend and try it for myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Icing originates from Old English 'is' (meaning ice) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating a process or result). The word 'icing' refers to the process or result of making something icy or covered in ice, particularly in the context of cake decoration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ice' as the base of 'icing' — it helps you remember that icing is the process of making something sweet and cold, like a cake covered in a layer of ice.

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