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

The bride's was a traditional four-tiered white cake with a simple, draping fondant bow made by head decorator Michelle Leal. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 May 2025

Lunch offers upscale comfort foods such as pappardelle with prawns, Lake Ohau sirloin, and chocolate fondant, while dinner comprises four-course menus adjusted to taste and dietary requirements. —Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025

The bakery worked fast to get a brand new picture, print it on fondant, and bake all the goodies to sell. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

Frostings and icings: Invert sugar improves silkiness and smoothness in fudges, fondant, icings, frostings, and ganache. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025

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