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 signature Raspberry Lunch Box Tart, which is only available for lunch and dinner, is stuffed with raspberry marmalade and covered in strawberry fondant. —Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024

The more common sugar paste and fondant frostings remain soft. —Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 14 July 2024

Both cakes were decorated with white fondant and live orchid flowers provided by the couple's florist. —Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024

Before his speech, Trump was presented with a six-tiered cake decorated with images of Trump and topped with a red MAGA hat in fondant. —Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 14 June 2024

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

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