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 The intrigue: Morini Mondays with $15 pastas won't change, but Adler is rolling out a new carb-loading (and sharing) option: A four-pasta tasting with dessert for $50. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 An impressive appetizer sets the tone for the rest of the meal, and a dessert with fireworks will leave them with a story to tell. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Rachel's Trifle Mishap In the 1999 Thanksgiving episode, Rachel (played by Jennifer Aniston) attempts to make a classic English trifle for dessert. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024 Limit desserts and sweet snacks (opt for fruit or nuts to satisfy cravings). Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dessert 

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“Dessert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dessert. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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