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Dessert: meaning, definitions and examples

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dessert

 

[ dษชหˆzษœหrt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sweet food

Dessert refers to a sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal. It is typically a treat or indulgence, often rich in sugar and flavor. Desserts can come in various forms, such as cakes, pies, ice cream, cookies, or puddings.

Synonyms

confection, pudding, sweet, treat

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a slice of chocolate cake for dessert.
  • She enjoys baking desserts for special occasions.
  • The restaurant offers a variety of desserts on their menu.
Context #2 | Noun

final course of a meal

In a formal dining setting, dessert is the final course of the meal, following the main course and possibly a salad. It is intended to satisfy the diner's sweet cravings and provide a satisfying end to the meal.

Synonyms

after-dinner treat, finale, sweet course

Examples of usage

  • The waiter presented the dessert menu after we finished our main course.
  • We were served a delicious fruit tart as our dessert.

Translations

Translations of the word "dessert" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobremesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเค เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dessert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makanan penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตัะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deser

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ถใƒผใƒˆ (dezฤto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dessert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ postre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์ €ํŠธ (dijeoteu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูˆู‰ (halwa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dezert

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dezert

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ็‚น (tiรกndiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sladica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirrรฉttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตัะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜ (deserti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desert

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ postre

Word origin

The word 'dessert' originated from the French word 'desservir', which means 'to clear the table'. It was originally used to refer to the removal of dishes after a meal. Over time, it transitioned to denote the sweet course served at the end of a meal. Desserts have been enjoyed throughout history, with various cultures developing unique and delicious sweet treats.

See also: desserts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,311, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.