dessert

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 Sandwiches, soups and salads are all made with an English flair, and the desserts are baked fresh every day. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025 Eating smaller meals and limiting consumption of fried foods, desserts, and high-fat meats such as steak can also be incredibly helpful for some people, added Moreno, as these foods can exacerbate negative gastrointestinal side effects. Julia Ries, Health, 13 May 2025 Along with her live and on-demand workouts, Austin offers a comprehensive healthy eating regimen and repertoire as a food enthusiast, providing free, fun, easy recipes on her blog that span every type of food and cuisine, from tacos and tofu to cocktails and desserts. Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 As the afternoon light filtered through the Hudson Valley sky, guests lingered over dessert and conversation. Vogue, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dessert
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Noun
  • Both stores provide an abundance of choices in classic and nostalgic candies plus homemade fudge, chocolates and other treats.
    Stacey Zable, USA Today, 28 May 2025
  • On April 15 in Idaho, Governor Brad Little signed a bill passed through the state Legislature that approved the banning of soda and candy from food assistance benefits.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Between sips, savor hearty traditional dishes, inventive tapas, artisanal cheeses, mouthwatering sweets—whether in an intimate dining room or at an elegant picnic among the vineyards.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
  • Every year, when Easter time arrives, Alvarez says her grandma gives up sweets — specifically chocolate.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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