How to Use dessert in a Sentence

dessert

noun
  • She doesn't care for rich desserts.
  • Coffee and tea will be served with dessert.
  • We had ice cream and apple pie for dessert.
  • Halloween ghost jokes What do ghosts serve for dessert?
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • For those who always save room for dessert, the chocolate tart is the way to go.
    William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
  • These bamboo trays can be used for appetizers, desserts, or other sweet treats.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Sides and desserts are priced from $10 to $30, also in various sizes.
    Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • For dessert, a platter filled with delicious cookies and truffles was the perfect fix for a sweet tooth.
    Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2023
  • While this alone is cause for celebration, there truly is no better way to ring in the spring season than with dessert!
    Chef Lilla Bernal, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Visit the fields to see where they are grown and learn how they are transformed into myriad treats from spreads to desserts and pastries.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The technology built the slice by squeezing each element out of a syringe in thin lines, forming the layered dessert.
    Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The three-course meals at 1898 typically consist of a set entree and dessert paired with a choice of several soups or salads.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Set to be released later this month, the new expression promises to serve as a refreshing aperitif that claims its place at the table, from brunch to dinner or dessert.
    Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The dessert left an enduring impression, too: marshmallows resembling caterpillars resting on 'dirt' made from chocolate shavings.
    Taryn White, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The flavors of the desserts are just as good as the low price.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • For dessert, there’s a Big Red float or a root beer float.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The playoffs are the meat and potatoes, with dessert thrown in.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2023
  • And so that can include treats and desserts and sweets.
    Emily Nadal, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
  • And trust me, the views from up here are worth the trip — just make sure to leave room for dessert.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
  • For dessert go with the pastiera cheesecake ($11) made with wheat berries.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
  • For dessert, mosey your way a few blocks down to The Whisky Club.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2023
  • Alas, the descriptions of those desserts are lost to time.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Oct. 2023
  • These frozen dessert pints are 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based.
    Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • Pull this gooey dessert out of the oven at the end of dinner with friends and prepare for the raves to roll in.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The rest of the fruit got cut into wedges and placed in the freezer for desserts later on.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Now customers can try the latest dessert in 8-in. or 10-in.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Many are for savory meals, with a few desserts and cocktails in the mix.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The petals of this peachy rose have a sweet flavor that works well in salads or desserts.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Customers have until the end of summer to try the new dessert, the restaurant.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2024
  • For dessert, cheesecake is a refreshing end to the meal.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024

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