parfait

Thân thiện

A child enjoys a colorful parfait in a glass.

Definition

Noun: 1. A rich, cold dessert: A parfait is a type of frozen dessert made by layering ingredients such as ice cream, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream in a tall, clear glass. 2. A specific preparation: In its classic form, it consists specifically of layers of ice cream, syrup, and whipped cream.

Usage

• The word parfait is a countable noun.
• It typically refers to the dessert served in a specific glass or dish.
• It is often modified by a flavor (e.g., berry parfait, chocolate parfait).

Examples

• For dessert, I ordered a parfait with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.
• The restaurant's signature parfait features layers of strawberry sorbet and fresh berries.
• She made a quick yogurt parfait for breakfast with granola and honey. (Note: This is a common modern, non-frozen variant.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be parfait": This is not a standard usage. The word is almost exclusively used as a noun to name the dessert item.
• The term can be used metaphorically to describe anything with distinct, pleasing layers, though this is rare.
  • The geological strata formed a natural parfait of colored rock.

Variants and Related Words

• No common verb or adjective forms exist.
• Related Concept: (noun): Another ice cream dessert, often served in a dish with toppings, but not necessarily in defined layers.

Synonyms

• Dessert: A general term for the final sweet course of a meal.
• Sundae: A similar ice cream-based dessert.
• Trifle: A British dessert involving layers of cake, fruit, custard, and cream, which is conceptually similar but not frozen.

Idioms and Fixed Phrases

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the word parfait.

Học thuật

Noun

1. layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream