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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 Growing up, many of us remember dutifully taking a few more bites of protein (and, of course, vegetables) to appease our moms before we were allowed to progress to the sweet, carb-heavy goodness of dessert. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 Some of their desserts, slow cooker meals and single-serve options are getting the axe. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Never-Fail Rice Pudding This rice pudding, like most custards and puddings, is a naturally gluten-free dessert. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 10 Sep. 2026 Some shoppers online have even toyed with the idea of using the creamer in fall dessert recipes. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dessert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dessert
  1. candy
  2. sweet
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  • Perhaps one of the most unique Suisun Valley tasting rooms is at the famous candy maker Jelly Belly.
    — Nicole Findlay, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Chocolate is not involved, nor is Willy Wonka or tours of his fabled, fictional candy factory.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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