frozen dessert
Noun: A sweet course or dish served at the end of a meal, characterized by having been prepared or solidified through the process of freezing. It refers to a broad category of desserts where the mixture is frozen to achieve its final, typically solid or semi-solid, state.
This term is used as a countable noun to categorize desserts based on their preparation method. It is a general term that encompasses many specific types. * For dessert, the restaurant offers a selection of frozen desserts like ice cream and sorbet. * Gelato is a popular Italian frozen dessert.
- The chef's special frozen dessert was a refreshing mango and lime granita.
- Many frozen desserts contain dairy, but some, like fruit ices, do not.
- She prefers frozen desserts over baked goods during the summer.
- As a categorical term: The term is often used in culinary, retail, and dietary contexts to group products.
- The supermarket's frozen dessert aisle is next to the frozen vegetables.
- In formal or technical descriptions: It can be used in recipes, food science, or menu descriptions to specify the preparation technique.
- This frozen dessert requires an ice cream maker for the best texture.
- Frozen (adjective): Turned into ice or hardened by cold. (e.g., ).
- Dessert (noun): The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal. (e.g., ).
- Specific types of frozen desserts: Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, sherbet, frozen yogurt, granita, semifreddo.
- Ice cream (Note: This is a specific type of frozen dessert, not a perfect synonym for the broader category).
- Frozen treat (a more informal term).
- Frozen confection.
The term "frozen dessert" does not have other distinct meanings. Its meaning is specific to the culinary domain. The individual words have separate meanings: * Frozen can describe anything solidified by cold (e.g., frozen pipes, frozen assets). * Dessert refers to any final sweet course (e.g., pie, pudding, fruit).
- Frozen dessert section: The part of a store where these items are sold.
- Frozen dessert product: A commercial item falling into this category.
- To serve a frozen dessert: To present it as the final course.
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any of various desserts prepared by freezing
