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 Via Vite The Easter buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berries compote, handmade crispy gnocchi, and Italian sausage and bean ragout. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024 Dishes include baked ricotta with plum-apricot compote, Tuscan kale salad with lemon vinaigrette, crispy pork belly gnocchi with king trumpet mushrooms, prime beef tenderloin with salsa verde and bruleed arborio rice pudding with figs and candied walnuts. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024 For those who like touches of both sweet and savory, Adrienne suggests substituting sourdough for a piece of challah French toast, served with maple syrup, fresh berry compote, and powdered sugar. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Jan. 2024 And something about the pairing of a piece of Maine halibut with walnut vinaigrette and cranberry compote feels quintessentially New England. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2024 Heart is filled with a pear compote and a white chocolate, honey and goat cheese ganache. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024 Transfer the compote to a bowl and cool slightly before serving. Ellie Krieger, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The cooked product would have a blueberry compote on top. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024 Add a berry compote and a dusting of powdered sugar for a downright festive presentation. Megan Zhang, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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