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topping Definition

top·ping (täp)

noun

  1. the action of a person or thing that tops
  2. something that forms the top of, or is put on top of, something else, as a sauce on food

adjective

  1. that excels in degree, rank, etc.
  2. Brit., Slang excellent
topping Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: Now it's time to add the toppings to your pizza clock.
  • choose: Plus you can choose any toppings of your choice.
  • have: The Waldorf, for example, has toppings of butternut, pear and walnuts.
  • vary: Sometimes I cook large rice or pasta for salads and vary the toppings as the week goes by.
  • make: A sprinkle of sugar, chopped-up fresh or dried fruit all make delicious pancake toppings.

Adjective modifier

  • favorite: Cook for 15 minutes, turning half way through and serve just like a burger with your favorite toppings - very satisfying!
  • other: However, you can still add any other toppings, like onions, mushrooms or cheese.
  • different: You can experiment with different toppings: add a tablespoon of tomato puree for a pizza style bread - sliced onions add flavor.
  • own: Each child then gets to shape a piece of dough, spread it with sauce and then sprinkle their pizza with their own toppings.
  • tasty: Try other tasty toppings with your cheese like flaked tuna and sweetcorn, mushrooms, and diced lean ham or turkey.
  • industrial: This makes ARDEX the market leader for smoothing compounds, industrial toppings, repair mortars and screeds.

Preposition: on

  • base: Explain by inviting a group of children to help place toppings on the prepared pizza base.

Noun used with modifier

  • pizza: Next year, year 6 pupils are growing tomatoes, peppers, basil, and chillies, which will be used as pizza toppings.
  • dessert: The ingredients add texture, color and flavor to bakery, ice cream and dessert toppings.
  • vegetable: Ask for pizza with less cheese, choose vegetable toppings instead of sausage.
  • meat: Spread some Passatta onto the Tortilla, add your meat toppings, then sprinkle on the Mozzerella, Cheddar and some Parmesan shavings.
  • pancake: A sprinkle of sugar, chopped-up fresh or dried fruit all make delicious pancake toppings.
  • sushi: Sushi toppings could be raw, cooked or marinated.

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