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Desserts

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

Definition

Sweet, usually baked, dishes served as the final course of a meal.

Synonyms & similar words

dessert sweet afters sweets puddings treats confections pastries cakes pies fruit chocolate custard sorbet gelato sherbet mousse trifle tiramisu jelly

Synonyms by register

Formal

confections pastries sweets

Informal

sweets pudding treats

Literary

sweetmeats delicacies

Antonyms

appetizers starters entrées first courses savories

Common collocations

  • chocolate dessert
  • fruit dessert
  • dessert spoon
  • dessert wine
  • rich dessert
  • light dessert
  • after-dinner dessert

Word family

noun dessert
verb dessert
adjective desserted

Usage note

Dessert is typically served at the end of a meal. While 'dessert' can sometimes be used as a verb meaning to leave a place, this usage is less common and can be confusing.

Example sentences

  1. He had a slice of chocolate cake for dessert.
  2. My favorite dessert is ice cream.
  3. She baked a pie for dessert.
  4. The restaurant offers a variety of desserts.
  5. I'm too full for dessert tonight.

Quotes

  • Desserts are the fairy tales of the kitchen - a happily-ever-after to supper. - Terri Guillemets
  • Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not! - Unknown
  • Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. - Ernestine Ulmer

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