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dessert

Definition

  • noun: sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal
  • noun: a usually sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream) usually served at the end of a meal
  • sometimes used before another noun
  • synonyms: sweet, pudding, afters

Examples

  • Coffee and tea will be served with 'dessert'.

  • We had ice cream and apple pie 'for dessert'.

  • They asked to look at the 'dessert' menu.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You catch on quick. Are you in Model UN? I got a reply for you, Andrew. You think Carleton football's a joke? Come play with us. Four words you will never hear from the NFL. Who wants dessert? And from Lincoln Center? Alright guys, get out of here. Pick up the new chart by the door on your way out. (..)
    2014 Whiplash