dessert

noun

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 This includes one drink per person (sangria, beer, soda or house wine), a choice of starters, a first course, a paella to share and dessert. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 This make-ahead, naturally gluten-free dessert is an autumn favorite in Puerto Rico. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026 The s’mores are a standout, featuring vanilla bean marshmallows and rich chocolate, neatly packaged in a kit that makes for an easy dessert while stargazing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 Festival organizers say attendees can expect hundreds of food, craft and retail vendors, with Italian staples ranging from pasta, meatballs and sausage to cannoli, pizza and Italian desserts. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dessert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dessert
  1. candy
  2. sweet
Noun
  • Fashioning the vase, according to the Hong Kong Palace Museum, was akin to pulling candy.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Take inspiration from this entryway and style the console by your front door with eucalyptus branches, candlesticks, Halloween accents that add a playful vibe, and a bowl filled with acorns, pinecones, or Halloween candy.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of candy
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  • Every sniff and sip unlocks a new avenue of flavor, from sugary sweets to citrus to orchard fruit to earthiness and herbal spice.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here are the 18 snacks and sweets that delivered on taste and innovation.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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