dessert

Definition of dessertnext
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 Nutella fans now have a new dessert option to choose from in the freezer aisle. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 May 2026 The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 Lucia’s strongest dessert is the pastelitos, a take on the Cuban pastries Hethington ate for breakfast as a kid in Miami. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 And be sure to leave room for a sweet treat from Willard Scoops or Scratch Baking Company for dessert. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dessert
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Noun
  • Indian prices rose from 82 to 88 cents/lb or from 59,400 to 65,800 INR/candy.
    SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • Shoppers came for staples like flour, sugar, and salt; tools and hardware; fabric and clothing; kerosene for lamps; and occasional small luxuries like candy, tobacco, or coffee—items otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain, Koehn says.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The city is known for fresh seafood, local sweets, craft museums, and long-standing dining traditions.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
  • Options range from sweets like Lemon Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Mousse Tart to Quiche Lorraine and homemade baguettes.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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