compote

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmpɒt/
US: /ˈkɑːmpoʊt/

  1. A dessert of fruit cooked in sugar syrup.

    1. I made a plum compote for dessert tonight.
    2. The chef's signature dish was a cherry compote served with vanilla ice cream.

  2. Fruit preserved or cooked in syrup.

    1. She served the duck with a side of apple compote.
    2. For breakfast, I enjoy yogurt topped with berry compote and granola.

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The word "compote" in English means: A dessert of fruit cooked in sugar syrup., Fruit preserved or cooked in syrup..

The phonetic transcription of "compote" is /ˈkɒmpɒt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmpoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "compote": "I made a plum compote for dessert tonight.". More examples on the page.