compote

noun

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Kids Definition

compote

noun

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt 

1

: fruits cooked in syrup

2

: a bowl usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served