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desserts (noun)

Desserts are sweet courses typically served at the end of a meal to provide a final, satisfying taste. They encompass a wide variety of foods including cakes, cookies, fruits, pastries, and frozen treats like ice cream.

💬 Example

"We decided to share two different desserts so we could try both the cake and the tart."

💡 Memory Tip

Remember: Dessert has two 's's because you always want 's'econd 's'ervings of something sweet. Desert (the dry place) on...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I want to visit the Sahara dessert. → I want to visit the Sahara desert.

What's for desserts? → What's for dessert?

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