fondant

noun

fon·​dant ˈfän-dənt 

1

: a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavorings that is used as a basis for candies or icings

2

: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant

Examples of fondant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baking supplies are also available, like an assortment of cake pans, endless sprinkles, fondants, cookie cutters and cupcake wrappers. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Custom Black & White Cookies Surprise your favorite sports fan with cake-like cookies covered with chocolate and vanilla fondants to match his team’s colors. — Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Then finish with the shaggy, colossal coconut gelato sundae or a little demon of a coffee cake, fondant eyes agog. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Led by the resort’s pastry chefs and offered five times a year, classes have seasonal themes and teach participants ages eight and up skills like ombre and floral piping and fondant techniques. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, noun derivative from present participle of fondre "to melt" — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fondant

• correspondent
• despondent
• respondent

Kids Definition

fondant

noun

fon·​dant ˈfän-dənt 

1

: a creamy preparation of sugar used as a basis for candies or icings

2

: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant