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 lights are off, and a few lonely parfaits sit in its cooler. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Breakfast, for example, included classics like eggs Benedict or yogurt parfaits alongside local dishes that reflect the train’s location. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Add in homemade or store-bought pound cake for a parfait worthy of a party. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 June 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
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

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