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

Strawberry yogurt parfait and fruit salad The parfait is made with fat-free vanilla yogurt, sprinkled with cinnamon and honey-drizzled-oats, and topped with fresh strawberries. —Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Eat blackcurrants fresh by the handful or mix them into different recipes, such as yogurt parfaits, oatmeal, muffins, and salads. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 1 July 2025

Kiwi is a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed on its own, juiced, in smoothies, or as a topping on yogurt and parfaits. —Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025

Yogurt Parfait: My younger kiddo loves fruit and yogurt and can pretty much always go for a yogurt parfait. —Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 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