Synonyms for desserts


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

Top 10 synonyms for desserts Other synonyms for the word desserts

Définition of desserts

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 :
  • How is gelatine prepared when it is to be used for desserts?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • What points should be considered in the selection of desserts?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Describe the preparation of oranges for salads and desserts.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • They are intended for desserts, and are also useful as a stomachic, to carry in the pocket on journeys, and for gouty stomachs.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • However, all desserts over here are 'sweets' and fruit is dessert.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Whatever my just desserts are, they'll overtake me fast enough.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • They are not essential in all desserts and saving in their use should begin at that point.
  • Extract from : « American Cookery » by Various
  • Sweet sauces will be left until the desserts are treated of.
  • Extract from : « Choice Cookery » by Catherine Owen
  • Serve with some desserts, fruit or other salads, and with cottage cheese.
  • Extract from : « The Laurel Health Cookery » by Evora Bucknum Perkins
  • We have not yet perhaps known how to draw the line as to desserts.
  • Extract from : « The Art of Entertaining » by M. E. W. Sherwood
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