dessert
pronunciation
How to pronounce dessert in British English:
UK [dɪˈzɜːt]
How to pronounce dessert in American English:
US [dɪˈzɜːrt]
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- Noun:
- a dish served as the last course of a meal
Word Origin
- dessert
- dessert: see desert
- dessert (n.)
- c. 1600, from Middle French dessert (mid-16c.) "last course," literally "removal of what has been served," from desservir "clear the table," literally "un-serve," from des- "remove, undo" (see dis-) + Old French servir "to serve" (see serve (v.)).
Example
- 1. For dessert , he liked bread pudding with raspberries .
- 2. Invite your honey and treat him to a dessert dish .
- 3. The couple departed quickly after dessert .
- 4. Would you like some dessert now , miss ?
- 5. I love coffee and preparing dessert .