dessert

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 And so, a big dessert: a halo-halo that could serve all 7,000+ islands of the Philippines. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025 Gutierrez also recommends using cream of coconut to add tropical flavor to sweet desserts. 5. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 Menu highlights include the signature raw bar, carving stations, dulce de leche ricotta pancake station, dessert bar and more. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025 The wine list skews Italian and Californian, and spumoni and tiramisu lead the dessert menu. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dessert
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Noun
  • Kith Treats sells soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes that can be mixed with cereal or candy, a Build Your Own menu and some of the company’s global collections.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • The finish is long and sweet, with lingering tropical fruit and hard maple candy notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Between sips, savor hearty traditional dishes, inventive tapas, artisanal cheeses, mouthwatering sweets—whether in an intimate dining room or at an elegant picnic among the vineyards.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
  • Every year, when Easter time arrives, Alvarez says her grandma gives up sweets — specifically chocolate.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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