Desserts: meaning, definitions and examples

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desserts

 

[ dษชหˆzษœหrts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobremesas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคธเคฐเฅเคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Desserts

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makanan penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตัะตั€ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ desery

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ถใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท desserts

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ postres

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatlฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์ €ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูˆูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dezerty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dezerty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sladice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirrรฉttir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตัะตั€ั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ desertlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ postres

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,382, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.