sundae

noun

sun·​dae ˈsən-(ˌ)dā How to pronounce sundae (audio) -dē How to pronounce sundae (audio)
plural sundaes
: a dish consisting of ice cream served with toppings (such as crushed fruit, syrup, nuts, or whipped cream)
… at about 700 locations, the company is testing "dessert stations" behind the counter where employees can make sundaes topped with cake or brownie chunks.Candice Choi
According to the legend, the ice-cream sundae was first concocted in 1881 at a soda fountain at 1404 15th Street, Two Rivers. The addition of chocolate increased its cost, and to limit the demand, it was sold on Sunday only.David Woodward
On the sweet side, area eateries have plenty of tempting treats to help you keep your cool—like the "Unicorn Junior," a tasty, quirky take on the traditional ice cream sundae made with cotton candy ice cream, marshmallow sauce and a magical scoop of Lucky Charms.Kathy Bossa

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Red Robin: Costumed kids can grab a free sundae on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae. Michael Shapiro, Chron, 11 Oct. 2024 One of my favorite parts of flying Polaris is the famed, customizable ice cream sundae. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024 Cold Stone Creamery offering retro treats For National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone Creamery is offering three retro treats on its menu for a limited time, including an orange cream float, root beer float and classic fudge sundae. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundae 

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Sunday

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundae was in 1892

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“Sundae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundae. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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sundae

noun
sun·​dae ˈsən-dē How to pronounce sundae (audio)
: a serving of ice cream topped with fruit, syrup, or nuts

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