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 One40 Rooftop designs cocktails and food together to tell a story, while Salumeria Rosi offers traditional dessert pairings for an old-school Italian rhythm. Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 This powerhouse blender can whip up delicious smoothies, soups, frozen desserts and dips at the press of a button. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 The diminutive menu contained just three sandwiches, two salads and a single dessert. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 The July 30 debut of the new, mouth-watering flavor gives guests plenty of time to celebrate National Cheesecake Day with a slice of the newest addition to the restaurant's famously extensive dessert menu. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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