The Frosting On The Cake

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈfrɑstɪŋ ɒn ðə keɪk/

Definitions of the frosting on the cake

noun a word that can be the object of a verb or preposition

Example Sentences

A1 The frosting on the cake was pink and sparkly.

A2 Adding sprinkles to the frosting on the cake made it even more festive.

B1 The decorations on the cake were the frosting on the cake for the birthday party.

B2 The intricate design on the frosting on the cake showed the skill of the baker.

C1 The attention to detail in the frosting on the cake was impeccable.

C2 The delicate piping on the frosting on the cake was a work of art.

Examples of the frosting on the cake in a Sentence

formal The successful completion of the project was the frosting on the cake for our team.

informal Getting a promotion was the frosting on the cake after a great performance review.

slang Winning the championship was the frosting on the cake for our team - we were over the moon!

figurative The unexpected bonus at work was the frosting on the cake of an already great month.

Grammatical Forms of the frosting on the cake

past tense

was the frosting on the cakes

plural

the frostings on the cakes

comparative

more frosting on the cake

superlative

the most frosting on the cake

present tense

is the frosting on the cake

future tense

will be the frosting on the cake

perfect tense

has been the frosting on the cake

continuous tense

is being the frosting on the cake

singular

the frosting on the cake

positive degree

the frosting on the cake

infinitive

to be the frosting on the cake

gerund

being the frosting on the cake

participle

the frosted cake

Origin and Evolution of the frosting on the cake

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'the frosting on the cake' originated from the practice of adding a layer of sweet frosting or icing to a cake to enhance its appearance and taste.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has come to represent something that enhances or completes a situation, similar to how frosting enhances the taste of a cake. It is often used to describe a small addition that makes a good situation even better.