parfait

noun

par·​fait pär-ˈfā How to pronounce parfait (audio)
1
: a flavored custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream

Examples of parfait in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, stock up on some fun hot sauces to drizzle on your burritos, mix berries into your parfaits, or sprinkle everything bagel spice over your eggs. Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024 Breakfast options include a sausage and egg sandwich, smoked salmon bagel, a Greek yogurt parfait and Giada's oatmeal made with steel cut oats, orange segments, toasted Marcona almonds, extra-virgin olive oil and Maldon sea salt. Keith Lee reviewed a gluten-free brunch spot in Phoenix: 'Crying. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 Tables were stacked with trays of Nebula Nebulae parfaits (spiced chocolate and vanilla mousse) and platters of Atreides Delicacies (rice noodles, harissa, sesame oil). Mike Isaac, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024 Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic pie recipes, star-shape scones, flag tarts, colorful Fourth of July milkshakes, fresh berry parfaits, and more. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Spend Christmas lunch at 1665 Brasserie with a prix fixe four-course meal that includes duck liver parfait, roasted turkey, and Christmas pudding. Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023 Visual Recipe Cards: Very simple recipes for granola, fruit parfaits, and pancakes. Simone Scully, Parents, 26 Oct. 2023 The small size is useful for preparing snacks like parfaits and overnight oats. Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023 Along with donuts, pastries and yogurt parfaits, Robert restaurant provided bagels and smoked salmon, avocado toast, eggs (benedict and scrambled), sausage, bacon, potatoes (homestyle and tater tots), pumpkin spice pancakes, brioche French toast and steel-cut oatmeal with toppings. Randee Dawn, Variety, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, something perfect, from parfait perfect, from Latin perfectus

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of parfait was in 1894

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Cite this Entry

“Parfait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parfait. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

parfait

noun
par·​fait pär-ˈfā How to pronounce parfait (audio)
1
: a custard containing whipped cream and syrup frozen without stirring
2
: a dessert of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream, and whipped cream

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