Desserts: meaning, definitions and examples
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desserts
[ dษชหzษหrts ]
sweet treats
Desserts are sweet dishes typically served at the end of a meal. They can include cakes, pies, ice cream, cookies, and more. Desserts are often indulgent and enjoyed as a special treat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Alice ordered a decadent chocolate dessert after dinner.
- For special occasions, Sarah enjoys baking homemade desserts.
- The restaurant offers a variety of desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Translations
Translations of the word "desserts" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sobremesas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคธเคฐเฅเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Desserts
๐ฎ๐ฉ makanan penutup
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะตััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ desery
๐ฏ๐ต ใใถใผใ
๐ซ๐ท desserts
๐ช๐ธ postres
๐น๐ท tatlฤฑlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ dezerty
๐ธ๐ฐ dezerty
๐จ๐ณ ็็น
๐ธ๐ฎ sladice
๐ฎ๐ธ eftirrรฉttir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตัะตัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแ แขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ desertlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ postres
Word origin
The word 'dessert' originated from the French word 'desservir', which means 'to clear the table'. It was initially used to refer to the fruits, nuts, and sweetmeats served after the main course to clear the palate. Over time, desserts evolved into a variety of sweet dishes enjoyed at the end of a meal. The tradition of ending a meal with a sweet treat has been prevalent in many cultures throughout history.
See also: dessert.