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Synonyms for dessert

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-zurt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈzɜrt

Top 10 synonyms for dessert
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Définition of dessert

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Middle French dessert (mid-16c.) "last course," literally "removal of what has been served," from desservir "clear the table," literally "un-serve," from des- "remove, undo" (see dis-) + Old French servir "to serve" (see serve (v.)).
  • noun sweet treat
Example sentences :
  • The sauce to use depends on the dessert that it is to accompany.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Other sauces, however, may be used with this dessert if desired.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The dessert was on the table before Clarence had done with the mammoth.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • "Mendiants" are raisins and nuts, the nearest to dessert that at this season you could get at Garniers.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • Pierre did not speak out until they were partaking of dessert.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • When dessert came, he gave his guests wine that had been drugged.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan
  • The only dessert, a piece of Brie cheese, met with enormous success.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • Then at dessert the children's future careers were gravely discussed.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • At dessert Laurent placed his elbows on the table, and flatly asked her for 5,000 francs.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • They were at dessert, and Madame Raquin had just run downstairs to serve a customer.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
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