dessert

noun
UK: /dɪˈzɜːt/
US: /dɪˈzɜːrt/

  1. A sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.

    1. We had ice cream for dessert. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a delicious dinner, we ordered a chocolate cake for dessert to share. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sweet food such as cake, ice cream, or fruit, often eaten at the end of a meal.

    1. This bakery is famous for its tasty dessert. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant offers a wide array of desserts, from classic cakes to innovative creations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sweet pudding

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dessert" in English means: A sweet course eaten at the end of a meal., A sweet food such as cake, ice cream, or fruit, often eaten at the end of a meal..

The phonetic transcription of "dessert" is /dɪˈzɜːt/ in British English and /dɪˈzɜːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dessert": sweet, pudding.

Example usage of "dessert": "We had ice cream for dessert.". More examples on the page.