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

The Original Chop Shop sells all-day breakfast, smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, protein shakes, salad, sandwiches and bowls. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026

The buffet consists of seafood, artisanal cheese and bread displays, starter salads, raw and grilled vegetables, a salad bar, and yogurt parfaits. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026

Every stay comes with a complimentary European continental breakfast with pastries and yogurt parfaits. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

There also are indulgent Japanese parfaits and soft-serve ice cream desserts. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

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