parfait

noun

par·​fait pär-ˈfā 

1

: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring

2

: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream

Examples of parfait in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mix it with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of honey for a cottage cheese parfait. 15. —Kayla Girgen, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025

Ronald Reagan used to drop by to get his hair cut by the hotel barber, while Robert F. Kennedy called its chocolate parfait his favorite dessert of all time. —Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025

Snacks such as hummus and vegetables, overnight oats, chia pudding, mixed nuts, and yogurt parfait provide nutrients essential to maintaining a healthy heart and preventing heart disease. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025

Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups. —Sarah Garone, Health, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, something perfect, from parfait perfect, from Latin perfectus

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing parfait

• parfait glass

Rhymes for parfait

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

parfait

noun

par·​fait pär-ˈfā 

1

: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring

2

: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream