sundae

noun

sun·​dae ˈsən-(ˌ)dā How to pronounce sundae (audio) -dē How to pronounce sundae (audio)
plural sundaes
: a dish consisting of ice cream served with toppings (such as crushed fruit, syrup, nuts, or whipped cream)
… at about 700 locations, the company is testing "dessert stations" behind the counter where employees can make sundaes topped with cake or brownie chunks.Candice Choi
According to the legend, the ice-cream sundae was first concocted in 1881 at a soda fountain at 1404 15th Street, Two Rivers. The addition of chocolate increased its cost, and to limit the demand, it was sold on Sunday only.David Woodward
On the sweet side, area eateries have plenty of tempting treats to help you keep your cool—like the "Unicorn Junior," a tasty, quirky take on the traditional ice cream sundae made with cotton candy ice cream, marshmallow sauce and a magical scoop of Lucky Charms.Kathy Bossa

Examples of sundae in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And don’t forget to top off your meal with a chocolate sundae, served with decadent miso caramel and Urfa pepper. Briana Bononcini, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024 The blueberry flavor is topped with a blueberry sauce swirl and the strawberry has strawberries, swirls and a strawberry sundae sauce. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 Don’t forget to add matching cereal bowls—think of the summery ice cream sundaes or cold fruit cobbler. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024 There would be something for everyone at the party: a design-your-own trucker hat station, an ice cream sundae bar, and a booth where partygoers could film their own Get Ready With Me videos. Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundae 

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Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Sunday

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundae was in 1892

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“Sundae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundae. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sundae

noun
sun·​dae ˈsən-dē How to pronounce sundae (audio)
: a serving of ice cream topped with fruit, syrup, or nuts

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