Compote (Noun)
Meaning
Dessert of stewed or baked fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The dessert menu featured a delicious compote made from a mixture of juicy berries and sweet melon.
- She served a warm compote of apples and pears as a topping for vanilla ice cream.
- The restaurant's signature dessert was a compote of poached peaches served with a dollop of whipped cream.
- The homemade compote of strawberries and rhubarb was the perfect accompaniment to the shortcake.
- A steaming bowl of compote made from a medley of autumn fruits, including quince and persimmon, was a comforting winter treat.