parfait

noun

par·​fait pär-ˈfā How to pronounce parfait (audio)
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

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At the fast food joint, the couple typically forgoes the original chicken sandwich and orders a cobb salad, chicken noodle soup and a berry parfait, per a Chick-fil-A press release. Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024 Daisy thinks his breakfasts are giving airport hotel, but even nice airport hotels have omelet stations and parfait cups. Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 Galactic Grill served a delicious Darth by Chocolate parfait during the annual Star Wars Month that runs in May and June. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024 Kristen Lorenz, a registered dietitian with a private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, said convenience food operators have been adding healthier options like lettuce wraps and yogurt parfaits. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for parfait 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of parfait was in 1894

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“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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parfait

noun
par·​fait pär-ˈfā How to pronounce parfait (audio)
1
: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream

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