dessert

/dɪˈzɝt/ noun A2

The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc. (countable, uncountable) · I ordered hummus for a starter, a steak as the main course, and chocolate cake for dessert.· Can I see the dessert menu, please?
A sweet dish or confection served as the last course of a meal. (countable, uncountable) · Trifle is a favourite dessert of the English, but rivalled by pavlova in Australia and New Zealand.

Plural desserts

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The hotel's kitchen uses it in desserts and salad dressings, and guests can buy small jars at the front desk.

Bees on the Roof, p. 1 · C1

Some trucks even sell sweet desserts like warm donuts and ice cream.

Food Trucks in Austin, p. 1 · B1

Sitting comfortably on the grass, they shared funny stories and ate the delicious chocolate dessert.

The Imperfect Surprise, p. 1 · B2

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