compote

noun

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt How to pronounce compote (audio)
1
: a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup
2
: a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served

Examples of compote in a Sentence

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This is a medium-bodied, rich wine with round tones of baked yellow apples, lemon compote and pear tart. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 The same goes for frozen berries—save those for compotes or daiquiris. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 This glorious Thanksgiving dessert is the sum of tremendously tasty parts: an easy press-in crust made with oats, a custardy pumpkin filling, and a spiced cranberry compote on top. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 According to the official tasting notes, this gives the whiskey notes of ripe fruit, cider, coffee, lemon thyme, dark chocolate, and spiced berry compote. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compote 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French composte, from Latin composta, feminine of compostus, past participle

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of compote was in 1693

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“Compote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compote. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

compote

noun
com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt How to pronounce compote (audio)
1
: fruits cooked in syrup
2
: a bowl usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served
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