icing
/ˈaɪsɪŋ/
adjective
- Used to describe something that is covered with or made of icing (frosting).
- He prefers icing donuts over plain ones.
- The icing cookies were decorated with colorful sprinkles.
- She bought an icing cake for the party.
noun
- A sweet, creamy mixture used to cover or decorate cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
- The baker used a piping bag to make fancy icing flowers on the cupcakes.
- She spread a thick layer of chocolate icing on the birthday cake.
- My favorite part of the donut is the pink icing on top.
- A layer of ice that forms on a surface, such as a road, sidewalk, or aircraft wing.
- Icing on the roads made the morning commute very slow.
- The pilot reported severe icing conditions at 10,000 feet.
- The plane was delayed because of icing on the wings.
- (in sports, especially hockey) The act of shooting the puck from behind the center line across the opponent's goal line, resulting in a stoppage of play.
- The referee blew the whistle for icing when the defenseman shot the puck all the way down the ice.
- The team avoided a penalty by not committing icing during the power play.
- Icing is called when the puck crosses the goal line without being touched.