1. a sweet mixture of sugar, butter, and other ingredients used to cover or decorate cakes
2. the formation of ice on a surface
3. an illegal play in ice hockey where a player shoots the puck from behind the center line across the opposing goal line
Usage: ice hockey

1. present participle of ice: covering with ice or becoming covered with ice

Examples

• She spread chocolate icing on the birthday cake.
• The vanilla icing was perfectly smooth and sweet.
• Icing on the airplane wings can be dangerous during winter flights.
• The referee called icing when the puck crossed both lines.
• The pond is icing over as temperatures drop.
• Road conditions are worsening with icing expected tonight.