Desserts: meaning, definitions and examples

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desserts

[ dɪˈzɜːrts ]

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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

puddings, sweets, treats

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:

🇵🇹 sobremesas

🇮🇳 डेसर्ट्स

🇩🇪 Desserts

🇮🇩 makanan penutup

🇺🇦 десерти

🇵🇱 desery

🇯🇵 デザート

🇫🇷 desserts

🇪🇸 postres

🇹🇷 tatlılar

🇰🇷 디저트

🇸🇦 حلويات

🇨🇿 dezerty

🇸🇰 dezerty

🇨🇳 甜点

🇸🇮 sladice

🇮🇸 eftirréttir

🇰🇿 десерттер

🇬🇪 დესერტები

🇦🇿 desertlər

🇲🇽 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.