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 This session invites you to celebrate tradition and honor the legacy of Black desserts, one delicious story at a time. Essence, 10 July 2025 Come for the food, stay for the desserts and then finally the relatives. Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025 Strain the peel before using the syrup to sweeten drinks, desserts, or even dressings. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 For dessert, the raspberry pannacotta ($12) is decorated with raspberry and strawberry salt, adding a contrasting texture to the gelatinous custard. Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dessert
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Noun
  • The province is the birthplace of the nougat candy known as turrón.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • There are several riffs on the candy bar, including desserts like this cake, Dubai chocolate strawberries, and pistachio cream brownies.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Foods such as dairy and sweets were most commonly linked to bad sleep, while herbal teas, fruit, and vegetables led to better sleep, the participants said.1 However, a very small percentage—just 5.5%—thought that their diet impacted their dreams.
    Kristen Fischer, Health, 8 July 2025
  • Also on that block, from the same owners, was Dreamboat Vegan Donuts & Scoops, which closed in March 2025 and now has their sweets being sold at Spiral.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2025

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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