icing

The word “icing” has 2 syllables: i-cing

It's pronounced as /ˈaɪsɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for icing?

In the thesaurus, “icing” has 21 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for icing along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for icing

  • assassinating
  • assuring
  • award
  • contribution
  • cream
  • dispatching
  • ensuring
  • executing
  • fringe benefit
  • getting
  • glaze
  • guaranteeing
  • killing
  • murdering
  • neutralizing
  • premium
  • prize
  • reward
  • slaying
  • subsidy
  • windfall

Antonyms for icing

  • animating
  • raising
  • restoring
  • reviving
  • undermining
  • weakening

Meanings of icing

  • noun
    1. A sweet glaze made primarily of sugar and often flavored, typically used for baked goods; frosting.
    2. A minor violation of ice hockey rules, occurring when a player shoots the puck from his/her side of the red line so that it crosses the goal line on the opponent's side. A team playing short-handed is not penalized for this.
    3. The process of forming a layer of ice on a surface.
  • verb
    1. To cool with ice, as a beverage.
    2. To become ice; to freeze.
    3. To make icy; to freeze.
    4. To murder.
    5. To cover with icing (frosting made of sugar and milk or white of egg); to frost; as cakes, tarts, etc.
    6. To put out a team for a match.
    7. To shoot the puck the length of the playing surface, causing a stoppage in play called icing.

Example Sentences

  • The cake looked delicious with a thick layer of creamy icing.
  • She skillfully applied the final touches of colorful icing to the cupcakes.
  • The baker perfected the art of creating intricate designs with royal icing.
  • The warm cinnamon rolls were topped with a generous swirl of sweet icing.
  • The birthday cake sparkled with edible glitter on its glossy icing.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to icing, such as: animating, assassinating, assuring, award, contribution, cream, dispatching.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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