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des·sert

dessert

 
 
pronunciation:
dih zuhrt
features:
Homophone Note
part of speech: noun
definition: A dessert is a sweet food such as pie, cake, and ice cream. Desserts are served at the end of a meal, especially after a dinner.
We don't usually have dessert at home, but when we eat in a restaurant, we always get dessert.
 
synonyms:
sweet
Homophone Note
The words dessert and desert2 (to leave behind) sound alike but have different meanings.