English Word · Intermediate
topping
food added to the top of another food
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑpɪŋ/
Meaning
An ingredient or portion of food placed on another food, for example to add flavour or decoration.
Example
She chose strawberries as the topping for her pancakes.
She chose strawberries as the topping for her pancakes.
Practice tips
- Practice topping out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.