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Dessert comes from a French word meaning what?

dessert

[dih-zurt] / dɪˈzɜrt /


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Bruna Subashi, an energetic woman in her 40s, asked to convene in a luridly pink dessert parlor on Vlore’s waterfront called Big Scoop.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

There was, in fact, very little discernible boundary in my grandmother’s house between breakfast, snack and dessert.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

One dessert spot he went to in Kyoto after seeing it "all over social media" was very busy "and there wasn't a single local person in the queue," he says.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The good thing about an early dinner is that you can be home and in bed by 7:30 p.m., where there’s still enough time to sneak in at least one more movie and some dessert.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

When she’d scooped out enough for dinner, Nim made a fire, baked her clams, and split the coconut for dessert.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

At Prezzo, members receive drinks or desserts when they spend at least £25, while Bill's offers a bottle of prosecco or pancakes when qualifying meals are ordered and the booking is made in advance.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

“Wattle seed’s coffee and chocolate notes add a native differential to certain dishes, but specifically desserts and canapés,” says Bendrau.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

A. We have a wealth of recipes in our WSJ recipe database, meaning there are plenty of options for enjoying salads, desserts and drinks this summer free of cyclospora anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

"You will see fast food, Indian breads and curries, desserts, and whatever else people have been sending," said Kaanita, a 21-year-old student.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

I awaited Grandma India's special desserts and the gift opening that followed.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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