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Dessert

UK /["/dɪˈzɜːt/"]/US /["/dɪˈzɜːrt/"]/

Definition

sweet food eaten at the end of a meal

In simple words: A sweet dish often eaten at the end of a meal.

Examples

  • What's **for dessert**?
  • a rich chocolate dessert
  • the dessert trolley *(= a table on wheels from which you choose your in a restaurant)*
  • The waiter asked us if we'd like to order a dessert.
  • This chestnut pudding is a rich dessert with a festive flavour.
  • We finished off with a dessert of honey and nuts.
  • We had mousse for dessert.

Usage notes

Used in general contexts when referring to sweet foods. Avoid in formal discussions about nutrition or when discussing savory dishes. More common in casual dining settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'dessert' as 'the sweet end of the meal!'

Collocations

  • delicious
  • rich
  • decadent
  • eat
  • have
  • make
  • apple
  • wine
  • menu
  • for dessert
  • dessert of

Synonyms

  • sweet
  • treat
  • pudding
  • confection
  • delicacy

Antonyms

  • appetizer
  • starter

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'desert' (arid region).
  • Omitting the 's' when pluralizing as 'dessert' instead of 'desserts'.
  • Assuming all desserts are cold (some are warm).