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DictionarysundaeIce cream dessert
noun

sundae

SUN-day/ˈsʌndeɪ/

An ice cream dessert served with sauce and toppings.

The sundae has chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry over the ice cream.

A clear glass dessert dish containing scoops of ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Etymology
sundaeEnglishSunday, the weekday

The dessert's name is thought to come from Sunday, but the reason for the association is uncertain. An after-church treat is one proposed explanation, not an established origin.

In context

Mashed6:51
a 7.5-pound ice cream sundae comprised of 15 scoops of The Comfy Cow's famous ice cream, as well as fruit, whipped cream
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More examples

  • We share a hot fudge sundae after dinner.
  • The kids make sundaes with vanilla ice cream and strawberry sauce.
  • I'd like a caramel sundae without nuts, please.

Forms

sundae · sundaes

Similar words

parfait
Typically layers ice cream or yogurt with fruit or syrup.
banana split
Specifically includes a split banana with ice cream and toppings.