desserts

noun

plural of dessert
as in sweets
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 desserts Customers can enjoy the collection in-shop or order the desserts through the BR app for a limited time. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Most notably, Jala has a 24-karat gold collection, featuring several desserts and entrees. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Put cakes, pies, and other desserts on display with this wood cake stand, freeing up room for the rest of your spread. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Interpretations apart, there are hints of home cooking with hearty regional fare, a range of biryanis, breads, and desserts from around India. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 White suggests nuts, popcorn, bite-size desserts, cheese boards, or, of course, nostalgic candy. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Try one of the Greek wines by the glass, then several dishes — spreads like tzatziki and taramasalata, zucchini and feta fritters, and braised short rib with lemon potato puree (plus, from-scratch desserts like the seasonal cheesecake). — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Their Katella Commons menu will also include other traditional Mexican desserts. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
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sweets
Noun
  • Some stay late into the night baking, while others arrive in the early morning to get the day’s sweets finished for display.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In Dearborn Heights, adjacent to the city of Dearborn, Nuts Now is a literal candy store, serving buffets of sweets and snacks that are a part of a larger conversation in the social sphere.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Desserts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desserts. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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