Synonyms of desserts

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

Related Words

• sweets
• candies
• sweetmeats
• bits
• delicacies
• treats
• goodies
• junkets
• dainties
• viands
• delectables
• tidbits
• cates
• kickshaws
• morsels

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of desserts

Raspberries work well in a variety of desserts and dishes, especially when mixed in with other berries to create a delightful fusion of color and flavor. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Eighteenth-century desserts were intricately decorated and styled to leave an impression. — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

There’s also the more casual Giovane, an Italian bakery and café that serves pasta, pizza, panini, and desserts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Patrons can opt for either the chef’s tasting menu or the four-course menu, both of which include seafood, wagyu, and delectable desserts. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 2026

The freezer aisles held burritos, samosas, spring rolls, vegetables, desserts and dumplings. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026

Clean Up Outside Food The stinging insect is also attracted to sugary desserts and protein-rich foods—yellow jackets need protein to aid with egg production in their hives. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point? — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026