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topping

noun [C or U]
 
 
/ˈtɒp.ɪŋ/ US  /ˈtɑː.pɪŋ/

Definition

a substance, especially a sauce, cream, or pieces of food, that is put on top of other food to give extra flavour and to make it look attractive: pizza topping a topping of toasted almondsCakesSauces, dressings, dips and pickles
(Definition of topping noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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