icing

Meanings

• noun

  A sweet topping made from sugar and water, used to decorate cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.

  - "She applied a thin layer of icing on the cake."
  - "The children helped decorate the gingerbread houses with icing and candy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with icing
sleighing , straying , playing , praying

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Variants

List of all variants of icing that leads to same result
frosting , icing , icings , ice , iced , ices , icing on the cake , icing sugar , anti-icing , royal icing , royal icings

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'icing' comes from the Old French word 'isings', which means 'snow' or 'frost'. It was originally used to describe the frosting on cakes and pastries, which resembled the frost on snow.

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Trivia

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1. Icing can be flavored with various extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or peppermint.

2. The world's largest cake, which weighed over 35,000 pounds, was covered in 23 tons of icing.

3. Some bakers use a technique called 'flooding' to create smooth and even layers of icing on cakes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frosting: A term used interchangeably with icing, but often refers specifically to a type of icing made with butter and powdered sugar.

2. Royal icing: A type of icing made with egg whites and powdered sugar, which is used for intricate decorations and piping.

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Culture

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Icing has been used as a decorative element in baking for centuries. It is often associated with celebrations and special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays. Icing has been featured in literature, art, and music, and is a popular subject for photography.

How to Memorize "icing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cake with a thick layer of icing covering the top and sides.
   - Imagine the texture and consistency of the icing as you spread it on a cake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'icing' with cakes and sweet treats.
   - Think of the colorful and intricate designs that can be created with icing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cakes Are Iced' to remember the definition of icing.
   - Create a mental image of a cake covered in icing to help remember the word.

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