desserts
word · lemma: dessert
Definition
Sweet foods or dishes, usually served at the end of a meal, like cakes, ice cream, or fruit.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both casual and formal contexts. Common collocations: 'order desserts', 'homemade desserts', 'for dessert'. Not to be confused with 'desert' (arid land). Usually plural when talking about options or at events.
Spanish: postresPortuguese (BR): sobremesasPortuguese (PT): sobremesasChinese (Simplified): 甜点Chinese (Traditional): 甜點Hindi: डेज़र्ट्सArabic: حلوياتBengali: ডেজার্ট - মিষ্টান্নRussian: десертыJapanese: デザートVietnamese: món tráng miệngKorean: 디저트 - 후식Turkish: tatlılarUrdu: میٹھےIndonesian: makanan penutup
Example Sentences
We had ice cream and cake for desserts.
basic
The restaurant offers many desserts to choose from.
basic
Do you want to see the desserts menu?
natural
After such a big meal, I barely had room for desserts.
natural
Their homemade desserts are amazing—you have to try the cheesecake.
natural
Children love chocolate desserts.
basic