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Dessert

Verb / dɪˈzɜ:t / Another word for dessert — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dessert is the sweet course that comes at the end of a meal.

Synonyms & similar words

sweet afters sweet pudding treat confection pastry cake pie sorbet custard mousse jelly compote sherbet gelato trifle

Synonyms by register

Formal

confection sweet course final course

Informal

sweet pudding treat

Literary

sweetmeats delicacy

Antonyms

appetizer starter entrée first course hors d'oeuvre

Common collocations

  • after-dinner dessert
  • chocolate dessert
  • fruit dessert
  • rich dessert
  • light dessert
  • favorite dessert
  • order dessert

Word family

noun dessert

Usage note

Dessert is typically served at the end of a meal. While 'pudding' can be a synonym, it often refers to a specific type of dessert in British English.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite dessert is chocolate cake.
  2. After dinner, we had ice cream for dessert.
  3. I love to bake desserts like apple pie and brownies.
  4. The restaurant has a great selection of desserts on the menu.
  5. For her birthday, she asked for a strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Quotes

  • All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
  • Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not.
  • Desserts are the fairy tales of the kitchen - a happily-ever-after to supper.

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