compote

noun

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt 

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

Mary Ann Dolan sat on a bar stool Friday morning enjoying a lemon scone with a blueberry compote. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

It's topped with a drizzle of yellow vanilla icing and served with raspberry compote for a sweet twist. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Topped with a drizzle of yellow vanilla icing and served with raspberry compote for a sweet twist on the iconic Corny Dog. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Let compote cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

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

Kids Definition

compote

noun

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt 

1

: fruits cooked in syrup

2

: a bowl usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served