Meaning & Definition of word "Dessert"

Dessert

/dɪˈzɜːrt/

1. A sweet course typically eaten at the end of a meal.
- Example: For dessert, we had chocolate cake topped with vanilla ice cream.
2. A dish served as the final course of a meal, often sweet.
- Example: She always looks forward to dessert after dinner.
3. A sweet treat or dish, often made with sugar, fruit, or dairy.
- Example: The dessert buffet featured an array of pastries and custards.
4. A sweet food served as a snack or treat, not necessarily after a meal.
- Example: He grabbed a piece of fruit as a quick dessert.

From the French 'desservir' meaning to remove what is on the table, referring to the course served after the main.

dessert first:

A casual phrase suggesting one should eat dessert before the main meal, often used humorously.

cake:

A sweet baked dessert, often made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients.

pie:

A baked dish typically consisting of a pastry crust filled with sweet or savory ingredients.

Meaning: Sweet treat

Example Sentence: Let's grab a slice of pie for dessert!

Meaning: Something enjoyable at the end

Example Sentence: That vacation was my dessert after a long year of work.