parfait

noun

par·​fait pär-ˈfā 

1

: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring

2

: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream

Examples of parfait in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024

Top Cinq: An Olympics parfait Can the Olympics happen every year? —Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024

Enjoy them as-is, in fruit trifles or parfaits, as part of a fruit salsa or salad, or blended into smoothies. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025

Layer prepared instant pudding with candy to make a pudding and candy parfait. —Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, something perfect, from parfait perfect, from Latin perfectus

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing parfait

• parfait glass

Kids Definition

parfait

noun

par·​fait pär-ˈfā 

1

: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring

2

: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream