dessert

/dɪˈzɜːt/noun

A sweet dish, such as cake or fruit, served at the end of a meal.

Example sentences

“We ordered chocolate cake for dessert.”
“Grandma always makes apple pie for dessert on Sundays.”

Double s. A memory trick: dessert has two s's because you want seconds. 'Desert' with one s is the sandy place.

Often confused with dessert

dessert vs desert: desert (noun): A dry, empty region with very little rain, water, or plant life.

Related words

spicyHaving a hot, burning taste caused by chili or similar seasonings.juiceThe liquid that comes from fruit or other plants, often served as a drink.sweetHaving a taste like sugar or honey.coffeeA drink made by soaking roasted, ground coffee beans in hot water.sourHaving a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.cheeseA food made from milk that has been curdled or cultured.