dessert
Americannoun
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cake, pie, fruit, pudding, ice cream, etc., served as the final course of a meal.
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British. a serving of fresh fruit after the main course of a meal.
noun
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the sweet, usually last course of a meal
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(esp formerly) fruit, dates, nuts, etc, served at the end of a meal
Etymology
Origin of dessert
First recorded in 1780–90; from French, derivative of desservir “to remove what was served, clear the table,” from Old French, from des- dis- 1 + servir “to serve” ( serve )
Example Sentences
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The Centenary Seafood bar cracks the country’s finest crustaceans, including dressed Devon crab and the iconic Wimbledon strawberries and cream dessert, alongside a selection of local British cheeses.
From Salon
Enter the trifle, a dessert that doesn’t get nearly enough credit for its multipurpose holiday charm.
From Salon
And when I emailed to ask what time our out-of-town friends would be stopping by for dessert, they let me know they’ll be with two others I hadn’t expected.
From Salon
This side is almost like a dessert, it’s sugary sweet deliciousness that gives a nice break from the other savory-heavy dishes of the night.
From Salon
“They got filet mignon. They got mashed potatoes, green beans and chocolate cake for dessert,” Bubb said.
From Los Angeles Times
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