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Dessert comes from a French word meaning what?

dessert

[dih-zurt] / dΙͺˈzɜrt /


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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

Bronze members may get a free dessert with a £10 spend, while higher tiers can get a free pizza or drinks with a £15 minimum spend.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

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

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 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

"Barbecue sauce is what I want,” James said, "and some corn on the cob and some watermelon for dessert or a sundae, a chocolate sundae. I wish we had that.”

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

As part of the new framework, sweet desserts, like cake, will be reduced from a regular lunch offer to twice a week in secondary schools, and once a week in primary schools.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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

When San Antonio’s Nicosi received a Michelin star in October 2025, it became the first and only restaurant in the country to earn one by exclusively serving desserts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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

My nervy stomach churned at the mention of all the food and desserts.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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