banana split

American  

noun

1. an elaborate confection, typically consisting of a banana sliced lengthwise, on top of which are placed two or more scoops of ice cream, fruit or other syrup, and a topping of whipped cream, nuts, and a maraschino cherry.

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banana split British  

noun

1. a dish of ice cream and banana cut in half lengthwise, usually topped with syrup, nuts, whipped cream, etc

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Etymology

Origin of banana split

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Save room for the inventive desserts like the banana split topped with cotton candy.

From Los Angeles Times

But also: salted caramel, cake batter, peanut butter fudge swirl, chocolate banana split, rocky road, peach, cherry pistachio – have you walked down the ice cream freezer aisle lately?

From Washington Times

Once it’s frozen, scoop this delightful ice cream into cones or mound it on a sundae or banana split.

From Seattle Times

And dessert was a banana split with fresh berries, gingersnap cookie crumble and doenjang caramel.

From New York Times

Celebrity chef Edward Lee, a Korean American, prepared a menu that includes crab cakes, braised beef short ribs, and a banana split with lemon bar ice cream and mint ginger cookies.

From Washington Times