dessert

[dɪˈzɜːt]

dessert Definition

a sweet course served at the end of a meal.

Using dessert: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dessert" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had ice cream for dessert.

• Example

  What's for dessert?

• Example

  I'm too full for dessert.

dessert Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dessert

• pudding
• sweet
• afters

Phrases with dessert

• dessert wine

  a sweet wine served with dessert or as a dessert substitute

  Example

  The waiter recommended a dessert wine to go with our chocolate cake.

• dessert spoon

  a spoon used for eating dessert, typically smaller than a tablespoon

  Example

  She used a dessert spoon to eat her pudding.

• dessert topping

  a sweet sauce or cream used to top desserts

  Example

  She added whipped cream as a dessert topping to her pie.

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Summary: dessert in Brief

The term 'dessert' [dɪˈzɜːt] refers to a sweet course served at the end of a meal. It can include various types of sweets such as cakes, pies, ice cream, and more. Examples of usage include 'We had ice cream for dessert,' and 'What's for dessert?'