Parfait
noun
A type of frozen dessert made from cream, sugar, and various flavors, typically layered with fruit or other ingredients.
For dessert, I had a delicious parfait with strawberries and whipped cream.
Often appears as...
- fruit parfait
- yogurt parfait
Usage tips
Neutral
frozen dessert, sweet treat, fruit parfait
adjective
Used to describe something that is perfect or ideal in quality or nature.
Her performance was simply parfait, exceeding all expectations.
Often appears as...
- parfaitly clear
- parfaitly aligned
Usage tips
Formal
parfait example, parfait condition, parfait harmony
noun
A type of frozen dessert made from cream, sugar, and various flavors, typically layered with fruit or other ingredients.
For dessert, I had a delicious parfait with strawberries and whipped cream.
Often appears as...
- fruit parfait
- yogurt parfait
Usage tips
Neutral
frozen dessert, sweet treat, fruit parfait
adjective
Used to describe something that is perfect or ideal in quality or nature.
Her performance was simply parfait, exceeding all expectations.
Often appears as...
- parfaitly clear
- parfaitly aligned
Usage tips
Formal
parfait example, parfait condition, parfait harmony
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Food
In culinary contexts, 'parfait' refers to a dessert that is visually appealing due to its layers.
The parfait was beautifully displayed in a tall glass.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Traditions
In French cuisine, parfaits can also refer to preserves or other sweet dishes.
The chef prepared a classic French parfait.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
The presentation of a parfait is as important as its taste, often served in clear cups to show off the layers.
It looked so inviting with the colorful layers.
Pro Tip 1/3Food
In culinary contexts, 'parfait' refers to a dessert that is visually appealing due to its layers.
The parfait was beautifully displayed in a tall glass.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Traditions
In French cuisine, parfaits can also refer to preserves or other sweet dishes.
The chef prepared a classic French parfait.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
The presentation of a parfait is as important as its taste, often served in clear cups to show off the layers.
It looked so inviting with the colorful layers.
Pro Tip 1/3Food
In culinary contexts, 'parfait' refers to a dessert that is visually appealing due to its layers.
The parfait was beautifully displayed in a tall glass.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Traditions
In French cuisine, parfaits can also refer to preserves or other sweet dishes.
The chef prepared a classic French parfait.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
The presentation of a parfait is as important as its taste, often served in clear cups to show off the layers.
It looked so inviting with the colorful layers.
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