dessert
noun
cake, pie, fruit, pudding, ice cream, etc., served as the final course of a meal.
desserts
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pluralof dessert.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The findings suggest that a compound commonly associated with desserts and sweet fragrances could eventually contribute to an entirely different field: helping scientists develop better ways to protect damaged tissue and support healing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
I missed the creative process and dreaming-up desserts seemed like the perfect outlet.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
“Wattle seed’s coffee and chocolate notes add a native differential to certain dishes, but specifically desserts and canapés,” says Bendrau.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
But Hejazi says its use in drinks and desserts is still "an emerging trend" and hasn't yet hit the mainstream in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
When seasickness thinned the ranks of the diners, extra desserts were laid out, and Louie, who had sturdy sea legs, let nothing go to waste.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
