dessert

Definition of dessertnext
as in candy
sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal She doesn't care for rich desserts. a chocolate dessert

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Recent Examples of dessert Buildup was also seen inside the microwave, ice machine and a tabletop can opener in front of the dessert station. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 The dessert was comprised of about 20 sheet pans' worth of cake. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 This is not just a Fourth of July deal because the dessert is available until August 7. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dessert
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Noun
  • As in, pair their red blend with a candy charcuterie board.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • Grape Swedish Fish While the classic red Swedish Fish are still around today, many '90s candy lovers still miss the grape version.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
  • Some sweets are sold on the food side, as well.
    Jenna Thompson June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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