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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"You will see fast food, Indian breads and curries, desserts, and whatever else people have been sending," said Kaanita, a 21-year-old student.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
These ingredients are frequently added to ultra processed products, including flavored water, soft drinks, energy drinks, yogurt and desserts marketed as low in calories.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Cake From Lucie” features Lucia Bell-Epstein’s stunning, colorful photography of Ms. de Ferrier’s delectable desserts, her quaint cake shop and the lush gardens at her family’s château.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The firms improperly raised prices of popular desserts "several times by 5-10% over the years", according to Japanese broadcaster NHK, citing anonymous sources.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Lolo and I always go to El Caribe on Sunday mornings to get bread and desserts for later.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
