fondant

[fon-duh nt; French fawn-dahn]

noun

a thick, creamy sugar paste, the basis of many candies.
a candy made of this paste.

Origin of fondant

1875–80; < French: literally, melting, present participle of fondre to melt, found³

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Examples from the Web for fondant

Historical Examples of fondant

It is not necessary that all of the fondant be worked up at once.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5
Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Melt in a bowl some fondant flavored with any preferred flavoring.
Candy-Making at Home
Mary M. Wright
As we said before this fondant will keep for a long time, and one may use it when desired.
Candy-Making at Home
Mary M. Wright
Fondant should cool quickly after it has been poured out on a platter or slab.
Candy-Making at Home
Mary M. Wright
Melt the fondant, and stir the fruit and nut mixture into it; then remove and knead.
Candy-Making at Home
Mary M. Wright

British Dictionary definitions for fondant

fondant

noun

a thick flavoured paste of sugar and water, used in sweets and icings
a sweet made of this mixture

adjective

(of a colour) soft; pastel

Word Origin for fondant

C19: from French, literally: melting, from fondre to melt, from Latin fundere; see found ³

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Word Origin and History for fondant

1877, from French fondant, noun use of present participle of fondre "to melt" (see found (v.2)).