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Meaning of dessert
The primary meaning of the word "dessert" refers to a sweet dish typically served after a meal.
Etymology of dessert
The word "dessert" originates from the Old French word "desservir," meaning "to clear the table," which is derived from the Latin "dis" (meaning "opposite of") and "servire" (meaning "to serve").
Historically, the term "dessert" referred to the act of clearing the table after a meal, but it eventually came to describe the sweet course that followed.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal, typically consisting of sweet foods such as cakes, pies, and ice cream.
- * A course or dish that concludes a meal, often sweet but sometimes savory.
Usage Examples
- The restaurant served a rich chocolate cake as dessert.
- * Fresh fruit salad made a light and refreshing dessert.
- * She opted for a decadent cheesecake as her dessert of choice.
Antonyms
main course
appetizer
starter
entree
savory dish
snack
meal
brunch
lunch
dinner
supper
breakfast
hors d'oeuvre
canape
amuse-bouche
appetizer
starter
precursor