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    dessert
    /dɪˈzəːt/

    noun

    • 1. the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal: "a dessert of chocolate mousse"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESSERT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Dessert is a sweet food eaten at the end of a meal. Learn how to use the word dessert in different contexts, see synonyms and translations, and explore related words and phrases.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dessertDessert Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word dessert, which means a sweet food served at the end of a meal. Find out the difference between dessert and desert, and explore related phrases and articles.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DessertDessert - Wikipedia

    Dessert is a course of sweet foods that concludes a meal in some cultures. Learn about the origin, evolution, and varieties of desserts, from ancient India to modern America, and their common ingredients and methods of preparation.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dessertDessert - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Served as the last course of a meal, a dessert is often sweet, like cake or pie. If you have a sweet tooth, you may wish it were the only course of the meal. The word dessert originates from an interesting French word, desservir, which actually means "to clear the table." After the dinner dishes are removed, the host brings out the dessert.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › dessertDessert | Definition & Types | Britannica

    Sep 21, 2024 · Dessert is the last course of a meal that may include sweet or savoury dishes. Learn about the different kinds of desserts around the world, their origins, and how they are paired with wine or other beverages.

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  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESSERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Dessert is something sweet, such as fruit or a pudding, that you eat at the end of a meal. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of dessert in British and American English.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › dessertDESSERT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ C or U ] us/dɪˈzɝːt/uk/dɪˈzɜːt/ Add to word listAdd to word list. A2. sweet food eaten at the end of a meal: a dessert fork / spoon. for dessertFor dessert there's apple pie or fruit. If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert. Synonyms. aftersUKinformal. pudding(SWEET FOOD)UK. sweet. More examplesFewer examples.