compote

noun

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt How to pronounce compote (audio)
1
: a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup
2
: a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served

Examples of compote in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So for your next turn as host, try our traditional stuffing recipe, cranberry compote, sweet potatoes, and more Thanksgiving classics. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023 The innovative dessert includes apple compote, brie ice cream, honey gel, and lavender essence. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023 This is a fantastic cake served plain, either warm or at room temperature, but it can also be served with delicious caramel sauce, lemon curd, chocolate sauce, or seasonal fruit compote. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023 For dessert, choose the chocolate tahini tartlet or vanilla panna cotta with fruit compote from Tracy Dempsey Originals. Details: 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023 Their days were carefully prescribed—from their 8 a.m. wake-up call to their 9:30 a.m. ballet class and their morning academics to their lunch (of compote and potatoes) and their afternoon acting lessons and pas de deux. Alice Robb, The New Republic, 16 Oct. 2023 There are also truffle fries and cowboy toast, which is brioche bread topped with chicken liver mousse and a berry compote. Sonia Rao, Dallas News, 27 July 2023 Santo's churro waffles include four churro waffles with house made guava compote ($10). Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2023 Serve with honey-apple compote and cashews, if using. Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French composte, from Latin composta, feminine of compostus, past participle

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of compote was in 1693

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Cite this Entry

“Compote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compote. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

compote

noun
com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt How to pronounce compote (audio)
1
: fruits cooked in syrup
2
: a bowl usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served
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