sundae
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Definition
A dessert made of ice cream topped with sweet sauces, syrup, fruit, nuts, whipped cream, or other toppings, served in a dish or glass.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; mostly used for ice cream desserts, not for other sweet dishes. Typical collocations: 'hot fudge sundae', 'strawberry sundae'. Not related to days of the week. Often available in fast-food restaurants and ice cream shops.
Example Sentences
I ordered a chocolate sundae for dessert.
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The restaurant serves vanilla sundaes with strawberries.
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Kids love to eat a sundae on a hot day.
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My favorite treat after school is a big sundae with extra whipped cream.
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I can never decide between a milkshake and a sundae when I visit the ice cream shop.
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If you want something sweet, try their caramel sundae—it’s really good!
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