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

This eats like a parfait—everything is all together in one perfect bite. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025

Besides the delicious sandwiches, the mango and papaya parfait was particularly delightful and light, and the chocolate cake came adored with a pink butterfly. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025

One couple eagerly ordered a chocolate chip and a chocolate parfait, and for good measure, an apple turnover for breakfast. —Ryan Heinsius, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025

Healthy breakfasts include several avocado toast options, acai and spicy vegan bowls and berry yogurt parfaits. —Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 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