desserts

plural of dessert
as in sweets
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 desserts The menu also features tacos, wraps, salads, seafood baskets and Southern-style desserts like banana pudding and Cherry Yum Yum. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Once famous for garden parties and croquet, the Victorian-style inn is now known for its boardwalk dining, afternoon tea, and decadent desserts. Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 The menu is modern Dominican with international detours; think mofongo with crispy pork belly, fresh ceviches, seafood risotto, and desserts like flan and tres leches cake. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 The desserts are divine, especially the fluffy floating island, the perfect profiteroles, the crusty crème brûlée and the Trou Normand, a yummy apple sorbet slathered in Calvados. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Widely known for its inexpensive meals, snacks, and desserts, the Costco food court is nearly just as popular as the aisles of bulk groceries, and this year, a new item garnered extra attention. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Thanks to dedicated allergy protocols and an impressive range of gluten-free meals, snacks and desserts, dining can become a part of the magic instead of a source of stress. AJC.com, 24 July 2026 Enjoy it with yogurt for a wholesome breakfast or as a crunchy topping for desserts. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 Violations included visibly spoiled, expired milk; selling homemade desserts without approval; and not refrigerating perishable foods properly. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desserts
sweets
Noun
  • This distinctive flavor is one reason many consumers choose them over heavily refined snacks and sweets.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • By the 1970s, candy companies were mass-producing chamoy sauces and sweets.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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