Topping ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Topping ( noun )

1. A layer or coating of something, especially one applied to a surface or placed on top of something else.
2. The act of covering something with a layer or coating.

Origin:

From middle english topping, from old english toppian ("to top, surpass, excel"), from proto-germanic *toppōną ("to top, excel"), from proto-indo-european *dewp- ("to push, hit").

Examples:

1. The chocolate topping on the cake was delicious.
2. He put topping on his ice cream sundae.
3. The topping on the pizza was pepperoni and mushrooms.
4. She put a topping of grated cheese on the casserole.
5. The topping on the bread was sesame seeds.

(As a verb)

Topping ( verb )

1. A layer or coating of something, especially one applied to a surface or placed on top of something else.
2. The act of covering something with a layer or coating.

Origin:

From middle english topping, from old english toppian ("to top, surpass, excel"), from proto-germanic *toppōną ("to top, excel"), from proto-indo-european *dewp- ("to push, hit").

Examples:

1. The chocolate topping on the cake was delicious.
2. He put topping on his ice cream sundae.
3. The topping on the pizza was pepperoni and mushrooms.
4. She put a topping of grated cheese on the casserole.
5. The topping on the bread was sesame seeds.