Definition of "fondant" in английский

noun

1. (usually uncountable) A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.

2. (countable) A candy or cake filled with such a preparation.

3. (food) A sugar dough, usually prepared as large sheets (rolled fondant), used in place of icing to cover large areas of cakes, composed of sugar, water, gelatin, glycerine.

4. (usually uncountable) Fondue.

   • fondant chocolate
   • fondant cheese

5. (usually uncountable) The base or flux, in enamel, which is colored throughout by metallic oxide while in a state of fusion.

6. (slang) Facial makeup (cosmetics), when used excessively.