Dessert

usgb/dɪˈzɜːrt/
noun

A sweet food, often eaten after the main part of a meal.

We had apple pie for dessert.
Visual representation of "dessert" - A sweet food, often eaten after the main part of a meal.

Often appears as...

  • have dessert
  • sweet dessert
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Course Sequence

Dessert is typically the final course in a meal and is expected to be sweet.

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After finishing our steak, we were excited to see what dessert would be.
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Not Always Cake

Dessert encompasses a variety of sweet foods, not just baked goods or cakes.

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For dessert, we can choose between ice cream, fruit salad, or cheese platter.
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Cultural Variations

What's considered dessert can vary widely across different cultures and cuisines.

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In some countries, sweetened beans or rice might be a traditional dessert.
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