Definition and meaning of English word "dessert"
dessert
/dɪˈzɜːrt/
Meaning
NounThe last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc.
How to use
The term 'dessert' is often used in formal and informal settings to refer to the sweet course served at the end of a meal. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'dessert' with 'desert', which refers to a dry and often sandy region. In English, 'dessert' is typically used as a countable noun, e.g., 'The restaurant offers a variety of desserts.'
🇬🇧 English
dessert
Example
I love dessert.
The dessert is sweet.
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Common phrases
- have dessert— to eat a sweet course after a meal
- dessert menu— a list of sweet dishes available
- serve dessert— to offer a sweet course to guests
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The English word "dessert" means "dessert" in English.
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