icing
1 of 2noun (1)
ic·ing ˈī-siŋ 
1
: a sweet flavored usually creamy mixture used to coat baked goods (such as cupcakes)
called also frosting
2
: something that adds to the interest, value, or appeal of an item or event —often used in the phrase icing on the cake
icing
2 of 2noun (2)
: an illegal act by an ice hockey player of shooting a puck from within the defensive zone or defensive half of the rink beyond the opponents' goal line but not into the goal
Word History
First Known Use
Noun (1)
circa 1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1948, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing icing
Kids Definition
icing
noun
ic·ing ˈī-siŋ
: a sweet coating for baked goods (as cakes)
icings
noun
as in fringe benefits
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- fringe benefits
- premiums
- prizes
- giveaways
- awards
- freebies
- gifts
- rewards
- windfalls
- favors
- subsidies
- contributions
- freebees
- presentations
- generosities
- benevolences
- mannas
- largesses
- offerings
- donations
- grants
- beneficences
- benefactions
- bestowals
- boons
- presents
- bounties
- charities
- pensions
- philanthropies