Used in a Sentence

desserts

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for desserts.

Editorial note

Maybe it was encryption that the NSA put a back door into, which means they are now getting their just desserts.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

a 1998 British short film directed by Jeff Stark and starring (as the only actor) Ewan McGregor.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of desserts gathered in one view.

N

a 1998 British short film directed by Jeff Stark and starring (as the only actor) Ewan McGregor.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for desserts.

N

a 1998 British short film directed by Jeff Stark and starring (as the only actor) Ewan McGregor.

Example sentences

1

Maybe it was encryption that the NSA put a back door into, which means they are now getting their just desserts.

2

Initially, he believes that his partner will order B, so he orders A to maximize his range of desserts.

3

Rimsky-Korsakoffee is quirky and clever with mechanical secrets built into the furniture, and also really good desserts and coffee.

4

Pineapple doesn't seem to be significantly midwestern or rooted in religion yet it's in almost half of these desserts.

5

Such a body can happily tolerate some indulgence - eg, a night or two per week having sugary desserts and cocktails.

6

It would also be nice to see the chocolate experiment repeated in other desserts.

7

For example China does not have the concept of separate starters, main courses and desserts, but Chinese restaurants in the west often do.

8

In fact, I think desserts would be more suitable for that, since they can often be prepared in advance.

9

Most desserts in these restaurants are food service cheesecake, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, and marked up to $7 or $8.

10

I find it hard to believe that mid-level restaurant desserts don't have a healthy profit margin.

11

Bacon jumped the shark when they started putting it on desserts.

12

Unfortunately, I haven't found a more scientific discussion of sweet desserts in book form.

Quote examples

1

My "homophobia" (the Greek roots make no sense) justifies nothing in what you think was the just-desserts outcome at Mozilla, even if your school-child Marxoid morality tale version of that event were accurate (and it's not).

2

"Healthy" and high in protein meals or desserts.

Proper noun examples

1

Desserts seem to be the best bet - the macaroons and cookies didn't look too bad...

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use desserts in a sentence?

Maybe it was encryption that the NSA put a back door into, which means they are now getting their just desserts.

What does desserts mean?

a 1998 British short film directed by Jeff Stark and starring (as the only actor) Ewan McGregor.

What part of speech is desserts?

desserts is commonly used as N.