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Dessert comes from a French word meaning what?

dessert

[dih-zurt] / dɪˈzɜrt /


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Ideally after lunch, I’ll get dessert at Humphrey Yogart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

While the other judges sometimes treat dessert as something illicit, Lawson’s unabashed enthusiasm for baked goods is a welcome change.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

There’s a lot Tom Nancy likes about his new life as a human boy: sandwiches, climbing trees, dessert after dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

"I could control how sweet I wanted it to be through the toppings. It feels healthier overall as it's a dessert I can enjoy without feeling like I've overindulged."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Another room, furnished with long tables and benches, was near a kitchen, where Ralph chewed into a bag of sugar and enjoyed a fine dessert.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

The findings suggest that a compound commonly associated with desserts and sweet fragrances could eventually contribute to an entirely different field: helping scientists develop better ways to protect damaged tissue and support healing.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

I missed the creative process and dreaming-up desserts seemed like the perfect outlet.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 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

Pereira says sweetcorn in desserts and drinks is "very slowly easing its way" into the UK food scene.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

“They love to have their pictures taken and hoard desserts in their pouches.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton


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