Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dessert consisting of ice cream served with a topping: An "ice-cream sundae" is a sweet dish where one or more scoops of ice cream are typically served in a dish and topped with a sauce, syrup, or other flavorful additions.

Usage

• The word "ice-cream sundae" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific prepared dessert item.
• It is commonly ordered at ice cream parlors, diners, and restaurants.
• Example: "Would you like to share an ice-cream sundae?" or "I'll have the hot fudge ice-cream sundae, please."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The classic ice-cream sundae is made with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a cherry.
  • We celebrated with giant ice-cream sundaes after the game.

Advanced Usage

• "Build your own sundae": A service style where customers choose their ice cream flavors and toppings individually.
  • The party featured a station where guests could build their own sundae.

Variants and Related Words

• Sundae (n): A common shortened form of "ice-cream sundae." The meaning is identical.
  • I'd like a banana split, not a sundae.
• Ice cream (n): The frozen dairy dessert that is the base of a sundae.
• Topping (n): The sauce, nuts, sprinkles, or fruit added on top of the ice cream in a sundae.

Synonyms

• Ice cream dessert: A general term for any dessert where ice cream is the main ingredient.
• Parfait: A layered frozen dessert often similar to a sundae but sometimes prepared in a tall glass and containing layers of fruit, syrup, and other ingredients.

Related Phrases

• Hot fudge sundae: A specific type of ice-cream sundae where the primary topping is hot fudge sauce.
  • The hot fudge sundae is their most popular menu item.
• Banana split: A related dessert that is more elaborate, typically featuring a split banana, multiple scoops of ice cream, and several toppings.

Noun

1. ice cream served with a topping