How to Use topping in a Sentence

topping

1 of 2 noun
  • What toppings do you want on the pizza?
  • And then what are the toppings?
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Bake the dough on a pan with no toppings.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Don't skip on the cheesy topping.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Just don't skip the toppings bar.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Serve warm with your choice of toppings!
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • And don't skimp on the toppings.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
  • Set aside ½ cup for the topping.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Let guests choose their own toppings.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • While cake is warm, pour the topping over the cake.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
  • Just plop them in a tasty bun and add some toppings.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
  • Add sauce, cheeses, and toppings.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Creamy corn, crisp crumb topping, and melty cheese just seal the deal.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • This recipe uses it as a topping for steak tacos.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Spoon any topping and nuts in pan onto loaf.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • And Pelosi didn’t lead me astray with his unique topping.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Eat it on its own or as a topping for salad greens.
    — Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Add them as a topping to your pizza.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
  • Ask for a frozen yogurt and load it up with toppings.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Added a bunch of toppings because why not?
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Navy beans are a great topping for salads.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
  • More is more with this salad so go to town with the toppings.
    — Sunset Magazine, 10 Feb. 2022
  • And the candy isn't just for a topping.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Reserve the dark green parts for the topping.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • And did the lizards have a preferred topping?
    — ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Feel free to add your favorite crunchy toppings.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
  • The tangy heat helps cut through the richness of the toppings.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Just press your dough into the pan, add toppings and bake!
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Fresh or dried fruit is the perfect topping for overnight oats.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Dress it up with your favorite toppings.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026

topping

2 of 2 adjective
  • I know a topping new pub in Southwark where we won't run into any toffs.
  • Although spinach tends to be the bed for the topping, green beans sometimes provide a surface.
    — Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2020
  • Work the butter through the dry ingredients to form a crumbly topping.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2022
  • They can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and used as a topping, side, smoothie ingredient, or dessert.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Keep in mind that not every boba shop is the same — the number of drink/topping options at each place varies, but most will have options at least similar to these.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 14 July 2021
  • Cabbage can be consumed raw or cooked, and may be included in your diet as a topping or main ingredient for a variety of dishes.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The firm expects that growth rate to continue as landlords compete fiercely in markets where vacancy rates are nearing or topping record levels.
    — Peter Grant, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Thankfully, the playful topping choices focus most on enjoyment.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020
  • To get people excited about pizza again, Papa Johns is offering a new spin on the classic, with Papa Bowls that are all topping — no crust.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022
  • This Mass Ave restaurant offers a weekend brunch with high-end dishes like multi-topping pancake or bagel boards ($22), three-egg omelets ($14 to $15) and salads ($12 to $15), plus upscale renditions of other familiar breakfast staples.
    — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026

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